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Smoke alarm prompts response downtown, Grand Rapids MI

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audio iconFire & Arson
Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible smoke alarm activation at a downtown entertainment venue near Ottawa Avenue Northwest. A multi-story fire-resistant building showed smoke in the elevator lobby and activated pull stations on multiple floors. Command was established on scene while units investigated the possible source of smoke.

Audio|Heard on: Kent County Fire and EMS
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03:8
Transcript:
00:00
Engine two, rescue two, battalion six, and truck three, fire alarm, district seven, near Ottawa Avenue Northwest, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, respond on channel two.
00:14
You.
00:18
Special Rescue One, take that for Engine Two.
00:22
Much. Engine Two, you can disregard.
00:28
Engine Two copies, thanks.
00:35
Near Ottawa Avenue Northwest.
00:38
GLC Live at 20 Monroe.
00:40
Respond on channel two.
00:46
Dispatcher Rescue One on scene.
00:48
We have a multi-story.
00:50
Fire resistive facility not showing.
00:52
Rescue One will establish Ottawa command and rescue.
00:59
Multi-story fire resistant building with nothing showing.
01:02
Rescue One will be Ottawa command and investigating.
01:54
Battalion Six, we're investigating a pull station, 2nd floor.
02:02
Got these pull stations I'm looking for.
02:34
Alarm showing 1st floor smoke elevator lobby.
02:43
Copy. They're up checking 2nd floor for a hand pull also.

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Location mentioned:
Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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