Smoke investigation near University Ave, Berkeley CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible commercial fire alarm at a mixed-use building near University Avenue in Berkeley. Personnel reported an alarm and light smoke near one unit but found no visible flames. Firefighters investigated the source of the alarm and worked to silence it.
Audio|Heard on: Alameda CA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine two and truck two, respond to commercial fire alarm near University Avenue.
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Cross streets are University Avenue and 13th Street.
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Truck two is on scene.
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Four-story residential over commercial building near University Avenue.
00:19
Alarm sounding, nothing showing, we're investigating.
00:22
Truck two, I copy.
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On scene of a four-story residential over commercial, nothing showing, alarm sounding.
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Truck two's investigating.
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Engine two from truck two.
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Smell the air, it says smoke near unit one.
00:35
We're checking it out, trying to silence them now.
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Location mentioned:
University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
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