Fire alarm investigated at Ellsworth St business, Berkeley CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm near Ellsworth Street and Parker Street in Berkeley. When firefighters arrived, the alarm was ringing, but there was no visible fire. The building was a four-story residential-over-garage structure, and residents had evacuated as a precaution while crews investigated the cause.
Audio|Heard on: Alameda CA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine five, respond to commercial fire alarm near Ellsworth Street.
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Cross streets are Parker Street and Carlton Street.
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Engine five.
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Hi, Berkeley One.
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Be advised that Red Chain Rock may be incorrect — likely 'Red Chim Rock' or similar, but uncertain, has a single company.
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If you can advise if a second engine is needed.
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Berkeley One Engine Two is on scene.
00:20
Four-story residential over garage, locked down and need people evacuating.
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We'll be out investigating.
00:26
Four-story over garage.
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Alarm sounding, people evacuated out of the scene.
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Everyone.
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We're available.
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We can respond to that fire alarm with Engine Five.
00:42
Show us en route.
00:45
Copy.
00:47
Engine Five is on scene.
00:48
Four-story residential alarm sounding.
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Coming down from the street.
00:53
Tried before, so it was natural.
00:55
I'm sounding, nothing showing from my position.
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Location mentioned:
Ellsworth St, Berkeley, CA 94704
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