False fire alarm caused by extinguished candle, Harper Woods MI
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Fire & ArsonFire alarm at a residence near Broadstone was false; a candle caused minor smoke but the fire was out when confirmed with the homeowner.
Audio|Heard on: Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods Police and Fire
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00:55
Transcript:
00:00
X8-8-6-8-inchot engine will be en route near Broadstone for a general fire alarm coming from the den.
00:07
6-8. 6-8.
00:15
For the dispatch, near Broadstone.
00:20
Topwood's dispatch 944.
00:26
Near Broadstone for a fire point.
00:33
950, spoke with the homeowner, confirmed false.
00:37
Good.
00:42
Was this that ginger one?
00:46
Good.
00:47
I have an update crew on company.
00:49
Apparently it was a candle that was burning on the side of the couch.
00:52
It appears could be out.
00:54
Still make the location.
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Location mentioned:
Broadstone St, Harper Woods, MI 48225
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