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False alarm at Mapleton's The Beacon sparks emergency response, Mapleton MN

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3rd Ave NE, Mapleton, MN 56065

At The Beacon in Mapleton, a fire alarm prompted a rapid response but was canceled after confirmation it was steam from boiling water, not fire.

Audio|Heard on: Blue Earth and Faribault Counties Sheriff, Police and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
4,500 in Mapleton fire 4874.
00:03
Respond on VE5 for a fire alarm at The Beacon.
00:12
The Beacon, 206, 3rd Avenue Northeast.
00:15
Respond VE5, Justice Center Clear, 856.
00:26
Mapleton fire department canceled their response after confirmation from the alarm company and on-site report that steam from boiling water triggered the alarm.

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Location mentioned:
3rd Ave NE, Mapleton, MN 56065

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