False alarm: fireworks blast sparks emergency response in Florida, Sarasota County FL
Responders rushed to an explosion near Fruitville and Oakford that turned out to be an annual fireworks event which eased public alarm.
Audio|Source: Sarasota County Fire
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Engine 10, Engine 19, Battalion 2 respond for an explosion near Oakford Road and Fruitville Road, grid 93. Response tax 6 texting.
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Dispatch from Battalion 2.
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Dispatch from Battalion 2?
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Dispatch from Battalion 2.
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I just talked to Kine Fire 8 on the phone.
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He advises that (name withheld) out there does the same thing every year.
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Let's just have Engine 19 go and investigate.
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All of those can cancel.
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Tell me that.
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Agent 10, Ritchie 10.
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You can cancel.
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Do 19 to switch? Go ahead.
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In 19,
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go ahead.
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As we've got it. As we've advised.
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Time 4.
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Engine 19 is on TAC 5 if you want to switch over there.
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Engine 19, go ahead, dispatch.
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Engine 19, you can switch back to the TechFud.
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We were able to confirm that that explosion was related to Dates and Farms.
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Location mentioned:
Fruitville Rd & Oakford Rd, Florida 34240
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