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False fire alarm triggered by smoke detector, Winter Haven FL

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/13/2025 08:36 AM

Sun Burst Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33880

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a smoke detector alarm upstairs at a residence near Sun Burst Road in Eagle Lake. Upon investigation, the alarm was confirmed to be false.

Audio|Heard on: Polk County Fire Rescue, Fire and EMS

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01:49

Transcript:

00:00

Winter Haven, Engine 5, Engine 5, Lieutenant 2, 4, Fire alarm, near Sun Burst Rd, Eagle Lake, Tac 8, Tac 8, 1138.

00:10

4, you can show me in route.

00:15

The time for in route, fire alarm, near Sun Burst Rd.

00:23

It's going to be a smoke detector alarm from upstairs.

00:31

Good morning.

00:33

Collective.

00:37

Copy control.

00:41

My name is (name withheld), I've been Route 977, Shortoff Esquire's Grove Drive for a fire alarm smoke detector upstairs, hoping to make contact with a homeowner.

01:01

234? 24.

01:03

234.

01:04

Destination.

01:05

Destination 1139.

01:07

Rescue 5 is that?

01:10

Rescue 5.

01:13

We're back in service.

01:15

We'll set to cover.

01:16

Copy back in service, covering zone 1140.

01:19

Medi-9. Responding apart to one patient.

01:27

Responding to one patient alone 40.

01:35

25 dispatches.

01:36

Okay.

01:38

Dr. Stating and a false alarm?

01:45

That's affirmative for the alarm company on TechSall is okay.

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Location mentioned:

Sun Burst Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33880

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