False fire alarm caused by electrical issue at building, Moses Lake WA
Fire & ArsonFire alarms sounded at near S Balsam St building but no smoke or fire was found. The cause was likely a blown electrical ballast after a power surge. Utility company and fire crews investigated on scene with no fire reported.
Audio|Source: Grant County Fire/EMS and Washington State Patrol
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Transcript:
00:00
Receive, we just have alarms going off in near S Balsam St, there's no smoke in that building.
00:04
It seems like we've got one of a three-phase down, waiting for PUD to arrive.
00:08
Received, PUD was just here about five minutes ago in the parking lot, so they're probably on the way over.
00:13
They're right here right now.
00:15
I'm from Boston Command, PUD is on scene of near S Balsam St.
00:19
Receive, thank you, so many, 221.
00:20
Command Engine 2.
00:22
I'll be standing by at mileposts 169 for the erratic truck and trailer.
00:26
Hill, Francis, too.
00:27
I'm inside on the east side of the building.
00:29
Can you silence the system?
00:30
...accessarantine,
00:31
road six southeast, older black Honda, high rate, and now traffic over center line.
00:35
That's great.
00:36
Back from Valsam, Command.
00:37
There is no fire at this location, believe it fried the palace and the lights as the phase we're charging on and off.
00:43
We'll be in service on scene.
00:44
Mousseltree command, something new.
00:45
Also, if you don't, I have Engine 2, Medic 2, Brush 2, and Brech 2, and Medic 1 on scene.
00:50
Right, too, thank you, something new.
00:52
Mack from Fifth Avenue Command.
00:54
There's no fire at this location.
00:59
This is a possible blown ballast secondary to the power surge.
01:03
We're going to remain on scene, but we will be in service.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Balsam St, Moses Lake, WA 98837
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