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False commercial fire alarm on Piedmont Avenue

Heard on: Alameda CA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Engine 3 and Truck 5, respond to commercial fire alarm at (number withheld) Piedmont Avenue, (place withheld).
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Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm on Piedmont Avenue near Haste Street. The alarm was later determined to have been triggered by steam from a shower, and no actual fire occurred. Responding units canceled further response once the situation was confirmed safe.

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