False alarm caused by water softener overflow in duplex, Omaha NE
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a reported explosion and possible fire in a duplex near 160th Street. Upon arrival, they found no fire. The incident was caused by an overflowing water softener that triggered a false alarm. The situation was resolved with no damage or injuries.
Audio|Source: Omaha Fire (OFD Fire)
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Transcript:
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The Italian 5 engine 61 and truck 61, 86-year-old, female, heard in self,
00:06
an explosion or basement.
00:08
No sense of smell.
00:11
The alarm company states the garage key pass code is on MDC.
00:19
105, I understood.
00:24
519.
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Michigan 30.
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Omaha Fire from Pitcher 30.
00:38
There was no fire.
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It was a false alarm[1].
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System's finished that made the guys there, reset the system.
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Engine 30 is in service.
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In service, in service, false alarm[1], plus 21.
00:56
Engine 61's on location, nothing showing.
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From a duplex, we're going to establish near 160th Street command[2] investigating.
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No,
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Sierra 16 Command,
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525.
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Battalion 5 on location.
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Battalion 5 on location. Battalion 5 on location, 525.
01:26
A wildfire from near 160th Street command[2].
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No fire, water softener,
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overflowed.
01:39
We can give an engine 61 truck 61 while handle.
01:46
1007 engine 61 truck 61 handle 527.
01:54
Okay, five-ins service.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
false alarm: Alarm determined to be unfounded or accidental
[2]
command: Incident command has been established for scene management
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Location mentioned:
N 160th St, Omaha, NE 68116
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