Sprinkler head damage causes false fire alarm at Berkeley library, Berkeley CA
Fire & ArsonThe Berkeley Fire Department responded to a commercial fire alarm at Library Gardens on near Kittredge Street. They found no active fire but discovered a damaged sprinkler head that discharged water. Building maintenance was contacted to reset and service the fire alarm system.
Audio|Source: Berkeley Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 2 and truck 2 respond to commercial fire alarm.
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At near Kittredge Street, cross streets are Harold Way and Mildia Street.
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Truck 1, truck D's on scene,
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library gardens.
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Nothing showing, no alarm, no evacuation.
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We'll be on investigating.
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Check to that copy on scene investigating.
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Engine 2, truck 2.
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Truck 2 from Engine 2.
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We're here with the building rep.
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There's a sprinkler head on the level below where we're at.
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We're going to go check it out.
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Copy. The system took a reset is just showing a supervisory trouble.
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Go ahead.
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Anything going on downstairs?
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Yeah,
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we have one damage head discharging a small amount of water.
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There's a drain nearby, so no property damage potential.
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Building maintenance is here, they're going to call to have the system service to the alarm reset.
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Copy that.
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Location mentioned:
Near Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704
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