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Automatic fire alarm triggered at Chattanooga Zoo, Chattanooga TN

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Near N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404

An automatic fire alarm was triggered at the Chattanooga Zoo near North Holtzclaw Avenue. Fire crews responded but found no visible fire. The alarm was accidentally activated due to sawdust heated by an MRI machine near the giraffe enclosure.

Audio|Source: Chattanooga Public Safety
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Transcript:
00:06
On-back fire alarm, near North Holtzclaw Avenue,
01:43
Automatic fire alarms advice coming as a pull station from the new giraffe enclosure.
01:58
Be established a North Falls Park, command nothing visible from the exterior.
02:04
We make an investigation.
02:06
Engine 10 on scene in command, nothing visible, hydrant at the entrance.
02:14
Cancel all these other companies, this system should have been placed on test.
02:55
This alarm was set off by the MRI-heating sawdust and the giraffe enclosure.
02:59
Accidental, you can show us available, F-6.

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Near N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404

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