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False alarm during detector maintenance

Heard on: Barnstable MA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Homeowner was changing out a detector and activated the alarm.
audio iconFire & Arson
Barnstable County, MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Barnstable County responded to an alarm that was accidentally triggered while a resident replaced a smoke detector. No hazards or fire were found at the scene, and units returned after verifying the situation was safe.

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