Fire alarm at NE 16th Ave building with breathing issue, Broward County FL


A fire alarm activated at a multi-story building near Northeast 16th Avenue. A 72-year-old man reported trouble breathing. No visible smoke or flames were seen initially. Fire crews found light smoke on the third floor and occupants were evacuating safely.
Audio|Source: Broward County Fire/Rescue
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Transcript:
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Zone 15 alpha, trouble breathing.
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Fire alarm.
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Near Northeast 16th Avenue.
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So many seats, 31.
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Out.
00:21
This can be a private caller, but I think fire alarm[1] is going off.
00:26
No smoke or flames are visible at this time.
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23-332 hours.
00:35
It's having trouble reading. It's going to be a 72-year-old male.
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16 copy.
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2016 rescue 3-1-1-2.
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Copy, 232. Copy 232.
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Rescue 377 alpha to come in.
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Use 37 out of the command.
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Reds. Third floor is clear and just select smoke.
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Risk your duty is serving the command.
01:23
Clear in the right second floor.
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Light smoke, everyone's starting to clear out.
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Copy.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
fire alarm: Automatic fire alarm activation (no confirmed fire)
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