False fire alarm caused by duct detector issue, Chattanooga TN

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/20/2025 02:08 PM

Near Lifestyle Way, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Fire crews responded to an alarm at Mellow Mushroom restaurant caused by a duct detector and air handling unit issue. They investigated and reset the system, finding no active fire.

Audio|Source: Chattanooga Public Safety

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Transcript:

00:00

We're coming from a duct detector in Mellow Mushroom.

00:02

Have Lider 1 crew, check that out.

00:05

Engine 12 will be going to the panel.

00:07

2-1.

00:10

5 and 6. I believe this party is just going to be 4.41 at the time.

00:13

He keeps talking to the call-taker about needing to go back to legacy and being treated for bipolar disorder.

00:19

There, Lider 1.

00:20

Are you clear on that?

00:21

2-1.

00:22

Okay, I'm clear.

00:25

Lider 1, cop.

00:28

55 go back in.

00:30

55 square.

00:32

I'm in the area, but I'm going to be on foot patrol.

00:34

Since my vehicle won't be able to make it down, this is all off-road.

00:39

All right, we're making contact.

00:41

Clear.

00:42

Two one, on scene, on foot.

00:44

Very clear.

00:45

Two at him nine.

00:47

Two out of nine.

00:48

If I can have a supervisor review, arrest report, ending in one nine zero five.

00:55

Sixty-four.

00:59

54, I'll give it.

01:01

No, I'm one thing at CBC.

01:04

64, I'm looking at it.

01:05

Thank you. Time clear.

01:09

Wirewana, Command.

01:10

I want to command.

01:12

I want to get on second.

01:14

Regularly.

01:15

One clear.

01:17

Can you for the tag on the park?

01:19

It's going to be an air handler on the roof.

01:22

We're on our way with Purcell to head up there and check it out.

01:27

Seven. I'm out here at that this room with a weapon at the chat in.

01:31

I'm clear. I got a reset.

01:33

Let's see if it holds, but go ahead and check it out.

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Near Lifestyle Way, Chattanooga, TN 37421

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