False fire alarm at church caused by pull station activation, Asheville NC


A fire alarm was triggered at a large three-story church on Merrimon Avenue. Upon investigation, it was found to be a false alarm caused by someone activating the pull station. All responding units were canceled.
Audio|Source: Asheville Fire
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Transcript:
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Battalion 1, Engine 7, Engine 1, Squad 1, Ladder 1, 789 Merrimon Avenue fire alarm Battalion 1, Engine 7, Engine 1, Squad 1, Ladder 1, 789 Merrimon Avenue fire alarm Graceland Road and Claremont Avenue on fire med
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Communications from Engine 7? Go ahead.
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On scene, large,
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three-story church, nothing shown at engine 7 will be out for our investigation on the offensive strategy.
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You can hold the assignment.
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Engine 701 will have Merrimon Command.
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Talk about on-scene of a large three-story church, nothing showing, investigate the offensive, hold the assignment.
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Engine 7 will have Merrimon Command at 1840.
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Communications from command.
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Good.
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It's a false alarm due to a pole station.
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You can cancel on the unit.
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Copy that. False alarm due to pull station, cancel so many three ones.
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Location mentioned:
Near Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
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