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SLO County Government Center evacuated after fire alarm sounds

San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisor meeting attendees evacuated after the fire alarm went off on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.
San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisor meeting attendees evacuated after the fire alarm went off on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.

A fire alarm interrupted the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday morning.

The alarm started blaring at about 9:15 a.m. at the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, 1055 Monterey St. in San Luis Obispo, prompting board members and meeting attendees to evacuate onto the sidewalk.

A fire alarm sounded at the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting, prompting the San Luis Obispo City Fire Department to investigate on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.
A fire alarm sounded at the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting, prompting the San Luis Obispo City Fire Department to investigate on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. Courtesy of Jeanette Trompeter

As of 9:30 a.m., the San Luis Obispo City Fire Department had found no signs of smoke or fire, and crews were working to re-set the fire alarm, according to agency spokesperson James Blattler.

By 9:45 a.m., folks were able to re-enter the building and the meeting resumed.

A fire alarm sounded at the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, prompting meeting attendees to evacuate. Members of the non profit organization Canine Companions wait for firefighters to clear the building so they can re-enter the meeting.
A fire alarm sounded at the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, prompting meeting attendees to evacuate. Members of the non profit organization Canine Companions wait for firefighters to clear the building so they can re-enter the meeting. Courtesy of Jeanette Trompeter

This story was originally published September 12, 2023 at 9:42 AM.

Stephanie Zappelli
The Tribune
Stephanie Zappelli is the environment and immigration reporter for The Tribune. Born and raised in San Diego, they graduated from Cal Poly with a journalism degree. When not writing, they enjoy playing guitar, reading and exploring the outdoors. 
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