Fire reported at school near West 500 North, Columbia City IN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a fire alarm at a school near West 500 North in Columbia City. They confirmed the alarm was coming from inside the building and requested the fire department after hearing evidence of a possible fire.
Audio|Heard on: Whitley IN Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:13
Transcript:
00:00
Just forty-three CP lives near West 500 North, near West 500 North.
00:07
Advises he can hear it from his residence.
00:12
I am clear and he can confirm it's coming from the school.
00:16
He was guessing that was possibly where it could be coming from, but not 100% sure.
00:23
Okay.
00:24
Dispatching 221, work 23 to 7th and school.
00:30
Clear.
00:33
Dispatching 221, just 43, it's alarm going off in the building.
00:37
I see lights flashing on door nine.
00:41
Clear, would you like me to get fire started?
00:44
Stand by for that for just a second.
00:47
Okay.
00:49
Alright, 612, we're gonna attempt entry on the south side door.
00:57
Door number nine.
00:59
I'll advise once we get in.
01:02
Clear.
01:04
Alright, 612, you can probably go ahead and call the fire department.
01:07
We're just doing a quick sweep and it definitely sounds like a fire.
01:13
It's clear.
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Location mentioned:
W 500 N, Columbia City, IN 46725
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