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False alarm at dormitory on Mount Desert Island

Heard on: Mount Desert Island Public Safety
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Those are with Engine Two.
audio iconFire & Arson
Mt Desert Island, Maine
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire alarm at a two-story dormitory on Mount Desert Island. After investigation, it was determined to be a false alarm caused by a resident using chalk. The building was handed back to maintenance staff once the system was reset.

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