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Fire reported near retention pond at university avenue, Gainesville FL

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Near E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641

A caller reported smoke and flames near a retention pond on University Avenue where people appear to be camping.

Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
00:21
Transcript:
00:00
Yes, and please check out this Signal 13 Papa, possible 25[1], near University Avenue.
00:06
Caller is a bit difficult to understand, advising there are people in the area of the retention pond, and she sees smoke. I'm able to advise how many people are there, but they're sitting apparently in a camp towards the tree.
00:18
So she sees flames, we do have fire rescue added if needed.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
25: Signal 25 - Elevator emergency/entrapment

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Near E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
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