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Steam mistaken for fire at Montebello complex

Heard on: Colorado Springs Fire and EMS
02:41
00:00
Responding (number withheld) Montebello Drive to the Montebello Garden Apartments for a structure fire.
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Montebello Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible structure fire at an apartment complex on Montebello Drive after reports of smoke in a laundry room. Further investigation revealed that the incident was caused by a burst water pipe producing steam, and there was no actual fire. Units on scene confirmed the situation was under control and other responding teams were cleared to return to service.

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