Burnt popcorn triggers hospital fire alarm, Louisville CO
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at Avista Hospital in Louisville. Upon inspection, they found no fire, and the alarm was triggered by burnt popcorn. The alarm was reset, and units returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: Boulder CO Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Arrival on a large hospital.
00:04
Nothing showing.
00:05
I do have strobes activated interior.
00:09
Battalion 205 will have Avista Command, be doing a drive-by 360, moving to the TAC channel.
00:16
Copy arrival on a large hospital with nothing showing,
00:21
strobes in the interior.
00:22
Battalion 205 Avista Command, 045.
00:29
Of this to command.
00:31
Of this to command.
00:36
Okay, engine 29's confirmed that this was burned popcorn.
00:39
They've made the location.
00:40
No fire issue here. They're going to reset the alarm panel.
00:44
You can show Battalion 205 back in service.
00:47
Command terminated.
00:48
Engine 529 staying on scene to reset that panel.
00:53
Copy that. I'll show Engine 529 on scene, clear Battalion 205 at 050.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Health Park Dr, Louisville, CO 80027
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