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Fire alarm triggered by roof work at Alford Library, Wichita KS

audio iconFire & Arson
Near S Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67217

Firefighters responded to a false fire alarm at Alford Library. The alarm was likely triggered by roofing work. No smoke or fire was found, and the alarm was reset with no hazards present.

Audio|Source: Wichita and Sedgwick County Fire Tac 1-7
00:52
Transcript:
00:00
Inge 12 is on scene. We got a library.
00:03
We've got a hydrant out front. We'll be investigating.
00:10
12 engine 19, truck 7.
00:12
System alarm on the business at the Alford Library.
00:15
Coverage is given as the smoke alarm in room 115. I just spoke with a key holder. He's not on scene, but he's en route.
00:26
Engine 12 officer, I'm trying to reset it out here. 10 for all companies responding to the library.
00:34
We got nothing showing on the interior.
00:37
Trying to look at the control panel now.
00:39
So they're getting some work done on the roof.
00:42
I think the best possibly set it off.
00:45
Engine 12 systems reset, no alarm's present.
00:49
See if it holds for a second. I think you can scale that.

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Location mentioned:
Near S Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67217
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