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Sprinkler malfunction causes alarm near East Ohio StIndianapolis IN

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audio iconFire & Arson
E Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire near East Ohio Street after painters accidentally activated a sprinkler system. Although smoke was initially reported, it was determined to be due to a broken sprinkler head, and no fire was found. Occupants were safely evacuated as a precaution.

Audio|Heard on: Marion IN Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:6
Transcript:
00:00
Company's responding near East Ohio.
00:02
Caller states that there are painters on scene.
00:04
They set off the sprinklers.
00:05
He says that he can smell smoke in the building.
00:07
He’s advised to evacuate.
00:17
On the scene, four-story apartment, nothing showing.
00:19
Evacuation in progress.
01:19
They accidentally broke a sprinkler head.
01:46
Just going to be a busted sprinkler head.

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E Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

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