Fire alarm triggered at five story building on East Washington Ave, Madison WI


A fire alarm was activated at a five-story brick building near East Washington Avenue. Initial responders saw no visible fire, but a strobe light was seen going off. The alarm company reported the source as Unit 502. A nearby address also reported the alarm, believed to be the same incident.
Audio|Source: Dane County Fire, Sun Prairie Police and Fire
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Engine 3. Fire Incident, near East Washington Avenue.
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Fenton 2.
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104.
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Gen 11 and Medic 11.
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Medical Incident, near Portage Road.
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I'm Center, Agent 3 pulling up.
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We got a 5-story brick,
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nothing showing.
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I'm going to go in and check now.
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Copy and Engine 3, I'm getting another call coming from near 1344 East Washington Avenue.
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It's in the initial parts saying that they see strobe light going off.
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Not sure if you see anything at near 1344, if they're maybe calling in about the one that you're responding to.
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I think it's the same thing.
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Copy that, thank you.
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And in case you didn't see my note, it looks like the alarm company is reporting that it's coming from Unit 502.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
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