Malfunctioning fire alarm causes response in Florida, Pinellas County FL


A fire alarm went off in Florida, but there was no fire. It appears the alarm is broken, and responders checked the area as a precaution.
Audio|Source: Pinellas County Sheriff and EMS, Clearwater / St. Petersburg Police
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Transcript:
20 malfunctioning alarm. No fire problem at location. Shorn truck 20 available. Rescue 18. The unit available Cross Street 126 Avenue. I've got a subject, it's not a laser light, but it's a very flashlight. I don't know if he's trying to signal to us, but he's been hit with it several times. Somebody said 126 in Lucero.
20 malfunctioning alarm. No fire problem at location. Shorn truck 20 available. Rescue 18. The unit available Cross Street 126 Avenue. I've got a subject, it's not a laser light, but it's a very flashlight. I don't know if he's trying to signal to us, but he's been hit with it several times. Somebody said 126 in Lucero.
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126th Ave N, Florida
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