False fire alarm activates at elementary school, Efland NC


A fire alarm was triggered at Efland Cheeks Elementary School, but no fire was found. The alarm was pulled accidentally, and the school was evacuated as a precaution. Fire crews are investigating and resetting the alarm.
Audio|Source: Orange County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Fire, 4401, Fuller Road at Efland Cheeks Elementary, commercial fire alarm.
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Fire, 4401, Fuller Road at Efland Cheeks Elementary, commercial fire alarm. Cross Street School House Road and U.S.
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70 West. U.S. 2. Timeout 1126.
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That's what they do order around.
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Okay,
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do you want an hour, 1126?
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We receive the prior alarm from the alarm by the... Oh,
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tree.
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And on the lawn, on the scene, we're gathering information.
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3.3 is available.
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3 is clear and available at 1129.
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Communications 9-6, Transporting one patient routine, UNC.
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6-toppy Transport and 1 patient routine UNC.
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6. Toppy Transport and 1 patient routine UNC.
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Chappell Hill at 1128.
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Communications, not a great clear you on CERC.
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Here from UNC is 1128.
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FM 151 on scene.
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Has a single store commercial,
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educational facility, doesn't show up in three sides, evacuation, isn't it? F1151 beyond investigation.
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181 copy on the scene, educational building,
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nothing showing from three sides. Evacuation is evident, out investigating.
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We also did speak with a (name withheld), who's the S-R unit there. He advised that it's going to be a pulled fire alarm.
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They are resetting it at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Near Fuller Rd, Efland, NC 27243
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