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False fire alarm at church in Sarasota, Sarasota FL

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audio iconFire & Arson
Prospect Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a single-story church near Prospect Road in Sarasota. Upon arrival, they found no signs of smoke or fire. Horns and strobes were active, but the situation was confirmed to be a false alarm with no fire conditions present.

Audio|Heard on: Sarasota FL Fire-Tac Group Calls
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00:59
Transcript:
00:00
Three thirty-one responding, near Prospect Road for fire alarm.
00:06
Copy three thirty-one en route.
00:07
This is called in by (name withheld).
00:09
It is a general fire alarm.
00:10
Zone two has been activated.
00:13
Copy that.
00:16
Squad 331's on scene of a single-story church.
00:21
Nothing showing from the exterior.
00:23
We do have horn and strobes activated.
00:27
Engine 330. Everyone will be investigating.
00:30
Copy on scene towards G 38.
00:32
Engine 331 from ECC.
00:35
Go ahead.
00:37
Keyholder will be responding.
00:39
They were unable to give an ETA or a description of the vehicle.
00:44
Probably not. We have church.
00:48
Have people from the church here on scene.
00:52
They have an event going on.
00:54
We'll be silencing the panel here.
00:56
Situation under control.
00:57
There's no fire conditions at this time.

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Location mentioned:
Prospect Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

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