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Fire Alarm Systems Deactivated After Wesley Chapel Fire

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Four days after a three-alarm fire destroyed the Cobalt Apartments in Wesley Chapel, concerns have surfaced about the complex’s fire protection systems. Fire alarm systems were deactivated after the blaze, raising questions about compliance and safety.
WHO: Residents and officials reviewing the Cobalt Apartments fire protection systems
WHAT: Fire alarm systems at Cobalt Apartments were reportedly deactivated after a three-alarm fire destroyed the complex.
WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
WHERE: Wesley Chapel, Florida
WHY: The cause and circumstances around the deactivation of the fire alarm systems were not fully reported in the provided description.
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