Fire alarm triggers evacuation at multi-residential building, Des Moines IA


A fire alarm was reported at a multi-residential building near East University Avenue. The building was evacuated and audible alarms were sounding. Fire crews investigated but found no signs of fire from the exterior. Further investigation is ongoing.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Engine 11, truck 3, near East University Avenue, near East University Avenue.
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Called in by ADT, Zone 5 Smoke, key holders reached.
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Dispatched, truck three copies. You can put Engine 11 back at service.
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Engine 11, you can stay home.
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Engine 11, you can stay home.
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Dispatcher attending arriving to a three-store multi-residential apartment complex. We do have a residence evacuated, audible alarms.
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We will have to investigate.
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We copy.
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We've got a truck three on scene. We've got a multi-family residential.
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Nothing showing from the exterior.
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Truck three will be investigating.
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I think we'll be IC.
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Copy.
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Location mentioned:
Near E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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