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Heard on: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire · 4 days ago
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Hi, we're BC One Truck One Engine Three.
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Possible (number withheld) West Retta Esplanade across from Lodge Street for (number withheld) for fire alarm.
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Contractor testing triggers false alarm near Retta Esplanade

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible fire alarm near West Retta Esplanade across from Lodge Street in Punta Gorda. It was later determined that the alarm was caused by a contractor conducting system testing, and there was no active fire.

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W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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