Commercial fire alarm and sprinkler at Thomas Center, Gainesville FL


An alarm company reported a commercial fire alarm and sprinkler activation at the Thomas Center building. Fire crews responded, tried contacting a keyholder by voicemail, checked the site and system panel, and did not find obvious signs of fire. Crews also noted a separate brush fire report from the highway.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
02:21
Transcript:
(name withheld), a vegan market is available? Okay. Charlie 3, 1014... I thought you had 23. (name withheld) 1, respond to commercial fire alarm at 306 Northeast 6 Avenue. An alarm company reports a 211 water flow sprinkler alarm at the Thomas Center building. Keyholder reached voicemail; we will attempt callback. They said they were taking you off the call. Units responding to check for fire. We also received a call about a brush fire from FHP on I-407. On scene: large building, no obvious smoke seen. Fire technician on site investigating and establishing command at Northeast 6th Avenue. Crews will check the system panel on the front and the side of the building.
(name withheld), a vegan market is available? Okay. Charlie 3, 1014... I thought you had 23. (name withheld) 1, respond to commercial fire alarm at 306 Northeast 6 Avenue. An alarm company reports a 211 water flow sprinkler alarm at the Thomas Center building. Keyholder reached voicemail; we will attempt callback. They said they were taking you off the call. Units responding to check for fire. We also received a call about a brush fire from FHP on I-407. On scene: large building, no obvious smoke seen. Fire technician on site investigating and establishing command at Northeast 6th Avenue. Crews will check the system panel on the front and the side of the building.
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Location mentioned:
Near NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
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