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Fire alarm at southwest middle school triggers evacuationGastonia NC

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Near Roadrunner Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052

Fire units responded to a fire alarm at Southwest Middle School, a two-story school classified as a high life hazard. Evacuation of the building was underway to ensure safety.

Audio|Source: Gastonia Fire
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Transcript:
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District 5.
00:01
Engine 5, and ladder 1.
00:04
Fire alarm, high life hazard.
00:06
At near Roadrunner Drive.
00:09
Cross streets are Night Drive and Lyon Street, Pail Avenue.
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Southwest Middle School.
00:15
On Ops 2.
00:20
That is Matt 4, you can clear.
00:24
Senator Shrek, 5-5-4, I'll stay clear.
00:29
Rider Forward Fire Center is police filling route to this location.
00:38
Permit, we have a traffic unit and there are up to you.
00:54
District 5.
00:56
Engine 5. And ladder 1.
00:59
Fire alarm.
01:00
Highlight hazard.
01:01
At near Roadrunner Drive.
01:04
Cross streets are Night Drive and Lyon Street.
01:06
Gale Avenue.
01:08
Southwest Middle School.
01:10
On Ops 2.
01:12
Fire Center to ladder 1 is a duplicate town.
01:15
We're having issues with (name withheld).
01:21
Engine pilot driving two-story educational facility, evacuation in progress, files command.

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Near Roadrunner Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052

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