Fire alarm reported at Hearst Tower, no fire found


A fire alarm was triggered at Hearst Tower, prompting a response from multiple fire units. However, there was no actual fire or emergency confirmed.
Audio|Source: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
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Transcript:
Engine 11, Atlanta 4, Fire alarm[1], 214 North Tryon Street, on ECHO. Battalion 1, Engine 11, and Latta 4, fire alarm, 214 North Tryon Street, on EVE, Echo[2].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Fire alarm: Automatic fire alarm activation
[2]
Echo: EMS/fire dispatch code indicating highest priority (potential for life-threatening situation, but not confirmed here)
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Location mentioned:
Hearst Tower, 214 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
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