False fire alarm at downtown bank due to steam, Grand Rapids MI
Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was triggered at a downtown bank on Ottawa Avenue. Upon investigation, it was found that the alarm activation was likely caused by steam from hot water in a janitor's closet, not an actual fire. All responding units cleared the scene after confirming there was no threat.
Audio|Source: Kent County Fire and EMS
02:12
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 3, Platform 3, Rescue 1, and Battalion 6. Fire alarm. District 3, Ottawa, Ottawa Avenue, Northwest. Chase Bank downtown. Respond on Channel 2.
00:28
Type 1 engine 3opc command and investigation with structure at Rockford 25.0
00:43
In rescue one, we're going to hide it right up for. Tate 6-1-2. The tiny-six on-unfam. Sanex in the janitor closet. Alarm, we're going to head to the patient, check it out.
01:08
All right, I'm in investigation. I'll take command since you're going back from. Up front with janitorial staff, she advises she was downstairs in a janitor's closet filling up a bucket with hot water. So this may be steam. Just letting you know. Good information. Thank you.
01:37
You get a reset? We have a reset in the panel. It's clear direct. Dispatch from auto command. Looks like we had steams off a wire in the basement. I'm sure you copy direct. All units will be clearing shortly. Command's terminated.
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Location mentioned:
Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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