Automatic fire alarm triggers at Hamilton Tower, Allentown PA


An automatic fire alarm was triggered at Hamilton Tower near Hamilton Street. Initial reports suspected a vehicle fire, but it was determined to be an overheating vehicle. Emergency responders were dispatched to the location near North College Street and North 4th Street.
Audio|Source: Lehigh County Fire and Northampton County Fire Tac-5
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Transcript:
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Hamilton Tower, near Hamilton St.
00:02
Cross streets of North College Street and North 4th Street, automatic fire alarm.
00:11
County Rescue, Under 1.
00:18
We counted on dispatch 4591 Indian Creek Road.
00:22
First state police on scene, you can recall.
00:29
Rescution 1.
00:34
All we're available.
00:38
Attempt for rescue engine 1.
00:45
County, Assistant 81.
00:49
Assistant 81.
00:53
Assistant 81, you were recalled by State Police.
00:56
It was one of their vehicles that they thought was on fire, but it was actually just overheating.
01:10
For Engine 4 Hamilton Tower, near Hamilton St., automatic fire line.
01:21
104-Chief 43.
01:23
You have engines 496, Truck 2, and Truck 1.
01:26
We just got a call back from the alarm company.
01:29
They have an individual responding with a 20-minute ETA and a red Chevy, Colorado.
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Location mentioned:
Near Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
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