False alarm from faulty smoke detector at vacant home, Forest Grove OR
Heads up:
This is auto-generated from real-time dispatch calls. Information may be inaccurate. Listen to the original audio and verify critical information using official agency releases.
According to the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a smoke detector alarm at a vacant single-story wood-frame house near Willamina Avenue. They found no smoke or fire and removed a faulty smoke detector before clearing the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
01:34
Transcript:
00:00
Firecom from Engine 421.
00:04
21?
00:05
We are at the intersection.
00:10
Did the RP stay on scene,
00:13
or have they moved on?
00:18
Engine 421, it's not clear.
00:21
It does not note that the caller was planning on sand scene, to Sand Scene and said that she was on a walk.
00:27
I have no further.
00:29
Do you want me to call them back?
00:33
Engine 421 copies.
00:35
We're on scene.
00:36
We'll be investigating.
00:38
No, we'll just do our investigation.
00:41
Thank you.
00:43
Copy.
00:48
Sorry, I'm from engine 421.
00:53
Engine 421.
00:58
We've got an updated address as near Willamina Avenue.
01:04
We've got a single story wood frame residence, nothing showing smoke detectors going off.
01:10
We'll be investigating further.
01:11
Firecom from engine 421.
01:19
The house is completely vacant and empty.
01:23
We were able to make access through a rear door that was ajar.
01:27
We have taken down the faulty smoke detector will be clear and returning.
01:33
No hazards.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Willamina Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.