False fire alarm triggered by cooking, West Columbia SC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported fire alarm near Colonial Drive in West Columbia. The alarm was found to be false, triggered by cooking. Crews investigated, confirmed there was no fire, and cleared the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Lexington SC Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:47
Transcript:
00:00
Part of the news just confirming it's a false alarm.
00:04
I got a call taker calling me now and they might be getting ready to tell me what you're reading in the note.
00:09
Seven S apartment 13, false alarm, false alarm on Colonial.
00:15
All right, copy central seven, go.
00:16
Thirteen is taking him non-emergent.
00:19
Lexington Central, place 13 on scene.
00:22
Go to McKenna Engine 13, Colonial Command, be investigating.
00:26
13 copy on scene, investigate.
00:31
Columbia, Colonial Command.
00:34
Go ahead.
00:39
Central, you can place 13 out of control.
00:41
It's going to make a false alarm.
00:43
Cooking set off the alarm.
00:45
In Terminate Command, 13 is available.
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:
Colonial Dr, West Columbia, SC 29172
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