Fire alarm at school triggered by power outage, Norfolk VA


Fire and emergency units responded to a fire alarm at Sewells Point Elementary School. No fire or smoke was found. The alarm was caused by a power outage and was reset. However, the burglary alarm was activated and could not be reset. Police were informed to monitor any calls about the burglary alarm.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Letter 9, Navy 15, responded to a fire alarm, near Hampton Blvd, Sewells Point Elementary School.
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1815, Norfolk.
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Indicating fire alarm at 148.
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Sorry, unit that was calling.
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Yeah, 1915, can I get a tack for the call?
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Yes, sir, is tack four.
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Nate 15 is in route?
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At 148. Okay.
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Like 1010. At 149. At 149.
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May 15 is only seen Tools Point Elementary School.
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Nothing shown from the outside.
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May 15 is going to be investigated.
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Call here 150.
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Later 9, Thompson.
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Later 9, Senator 4A, 154.
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Later 9, 8050.
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9, 8050. COVID-15.
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Sir, we went around back.
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We've got nothing visible.
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Do you need to help them.
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We need to help us? Medical 1, Trans-21 patient, no.
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No, we're with the fire alarm act cleared.
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We just have the burglary alarm.
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You guys can clear.
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We've been through this before.
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We'll handle. Thank you very much, sir.
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Senator 4, Medic 1 at 155.
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Lighter 9, please. Senator 4, 9 at 155.
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Senator 419 at 155.
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Chasmine heart problems, (number withheld) West 39th Street.
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(number withheld) West 39th Street.
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Chestpain and heart problems, (number withheld) West 39th Street, Department 11, Medic 7, Injun 7, respond on attack 2.
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Chesapey and Heart Problems (number withheld) with 39, Street, Department 111, Medics 7, Injun 7, respond on attack 2 at 157.
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815 North-Haw.
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Mac 1-6-4 at 158.
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Blashenitor.
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Engine 7 is fine.
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Medics 7's enrol.
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Hey, Pizu Norfolk.
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Alarm was due to power outage.
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We were able to get a good reset on the system.
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Can you make a note that the burglary alarm is activated at Sewellspoil Elementary School? We are unable to reset that.
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So let PD know if they get a call in the morning.
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It was the fire department who had to enter the building for the panel.
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Center 4 at 159.
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Our Navy 15, we're clearing up, going back to Ack 1.
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So, or 4.
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Location mentioned:
Near Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23505
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