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False fire alarm triggers evacuation at university library, University MS

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Near Galtney Lott Plaza, 1 Library Pl, University, MS 38677

A fire alarm at the J.D. Williams Library caused the building to be evacuated. No fire was found; the alarm was accidentally triggered and then reset.

Audio|Source: Lafayette County Public Safety
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Transcript:
00:00
Attention oxford tire, attention to fire.
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He's being wrapped through 20 Library Lane, Structure 20, Library Lane.
00:07
That's going to be the J.D.
00:08
Williams Library.
00:09
UPD advised that they got a call by fire alarm and advised that they are evacuating the building, but no other further information.
00:15
Timeout, 1458[1].
00:17
Engine 1, you're a forward car.
00:19
University Fire, OFD.
00:21
Go ahead. Y'all can cancel going to the library.
00:23
One of our facilities guys actually got set off the alarm and it's already reset.
00:26
Good copy. OSCE is canceling.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Timeout, 1458: Marking the time of the event

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Location mentioned:
Near Galtney Lott Plaza, 1 Library Pl, University, MS 38677
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