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Malfunctioning Alarm System Mistaken for Fire in Commercial Building

71 10th St

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Summary

  • Firefighters responded to a reported fire at a three-story apartment complex in Oakland, but found no visible signs of fire. The incident was determined to be a false alarm due to a malfunctioning alarm system.

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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 71 10th St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 71 10th St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 71 10th St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 71 10th St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 71 10th St.

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Oakland Fire 2 · Jul 17, 11:34AM · 0:15
Holding fire, Engine 12, you can cancel assignment. Uh, the fire alarm here is in trouble. Uh, system is not working correctly. The assignment at 71 10th Street has been canceled. Holding Engine 12, all units return to service, number 1 on radio.
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Oakland Fire 2 · Jul 17, 11:34AM · 0:14
Engine 1, Oakland 2. Falcon 5, Engine 12. You can have everybody level 1 stage. There's no mark for fire in the right now. Still investigating. All units level 1 stage.
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Oakland Fire 2 · Jul 17, 11:33AM · 0:21
Engine 19. Engine 15 responding. Engine 19, Oakland Fire. Engine 12 on scene. We got a three-story commercial apartment complex, nothing showing. We got a water supply. We'll be investigating. Make sure it's 10th Street command. Engine 12 on scene, three-story apartment complex, nothing showing. Investigating, establishing command.
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