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Commercial fire alarm triggered at Van Erden Distributions, Fort Wayne IN

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/3/2025 03:03 PM

Near Smith Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809

A commercial fire alarm was triggered at Van Erden Distributions near Smith Road. Fire units responded but later determined the alarm was false after contact with a keyholder.

Audio|Source: Allen County Fire

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Transcript:

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For Southwest Fire, respond on a fire alarm activation, near Smith Rd, near Smith Rd at

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Van Erden Distributions off of Dolman Road and Lower Huntington Road, Southwest Zone 130.

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For Southwest Fire, I respond on a commercial fire alarm activation, near Smith Rd.

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Near Smith Rd at Van Erden Distributions off of Delamon Road and Lower Huntington Road.

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Southwest Zone 130, Allen County, 1803.

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Communications,

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into 50 lines and round.

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Ranger 51 clear.

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Preification, usual fire 152 in route.

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Fire 152, clear.

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For Engine 51 and Fire 152, you can disregard. The alarm company is recalling, advising they make contact with a keyholder who advised false alarm.

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Near Smith Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809

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