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False fire alarm at Liberty Project building, Charlotte NC

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audio iconFire & Arson
Barclay Downs Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire alarm at the Liberty Project building near Barclay Downs Drive and Piedmont Road in Charlotte. The alarm company reported both a general fire and water flow level alarm. Crews confirmed there was nothing showing on arrival, and the event was determined to be a false alarm. Units cleared the scene after verification.

Audio|Heard on: Mecklenburg NC Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Companies responding to near Barclay Downs Drive.
00:03
Cross street is Barclay Downs Drive and Piedmont Road in the south.
00:06
In the 16th still area.
00:08
Alarm company reported a general fire alarm and water flow level alarm.
00:13
It's at the Liberty Project building.
00:18
How does it look?
00:20
Ladder 16 on scene.
00:21
Six-story apartment building, nothing showing.
00:25
Ladder 16 returning to gate.
00:28
Alarm copy. Ladder 16 command.
00:29
Alarm company just called in.
00:31
They received proper codes for cancellation.
00:32
It was a false alarm.
00:35
Copy that. Everyone can stay with us.
00:39
12 to command?
00:42
Go ahead, 12.
00:44
Are you good with us clear since they gave you proper codes?
00:48
Yes, everyone can clear.
00:52
What's 95, are you direct?
00:55
Copy the alarm.
00:56
You should be available.
00:58
10-4, 5-5.

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Location mentioned:
Barclay Downs Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210

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