Fire alarm sparks water damage near Heron Lake Dr, Punta Gorda FL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible commercial fire alarm at an apartment building near Heron Lake Drive in Punta Gorda. The alarm led to water flow and flooding affecting several residential units. Crews stopped the water flow, turned off power to impacted areas, and began cleanup efforts. A keyholder and management contact were being sought to assist with access and repairs. Building staff were advised to maintain a fire watch until the sprinkler system could be restored.
Audio|Heard on: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
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03:30
Transcript:
00:00
The room of the apartment of origin is going to be unit (number withheld).
00:04
We also have water damage in several nearby units.
00:11
We're trying to evacuate the water now, awaiting arrival of a keyholder.
00:17
Copy.
00:20
Unit in question is (number withheld).
00:22
Also have water damage to other units in the building.
00:26
Evacuating the water at this time.
00:29
House reference center, just be advised that I've exhausted all the keyholders provided by the alarm company.
00:34
The one keyholder I did get in contact with who was out of state and able to respond provided the management number.
00:40
I'm attempting them now.
00:43
So copy, thank you.
00:44
If you do make contact, please advise them to expedite.
00:54
Central from L12.
00:55
Also, we've turned off power in all of the affected units at the breakers.
01:00
The rest of the building still has power.
01:08
Central from L12.
01:14
L12, go ahead.
01:17
Yes, sir. Go ahead and tone out Rescue 12.
01:20
Have them come up and give me a call on my cell.
01:22
Assign them to this incident, please.
01:25
Received, assign Rescue 12.
01:26
Have them give a call on the cell (number withheld).
01:39
Rescue 12, respond to L12's location near Heron Lake Drive Building G, across from Heritage Lake Boulevard.
02:17
Near Heron Lake Drive Building G, cross of Heritage Lake Boulevard for commercial fire alarm, 10-17.
03:04
Other than Rescue 12, do you need any other assistance for cleanup there?
03:11
We've got most of the water out now, just trying to protect the units below.
03:16
We've got the flow stopped; we shut off the riser.
03:19
Just trying to get somebody from the building.
03:20
They're going to have to set up a fire watch until they can get that system repaired.
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Location mentioned:
Heron Lake Dr building g, Punta Gorda, FL 33983
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