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False fire alarm at newtown building due to smoke detector dustNewtown CT

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S Main St, Newtown, CT 06470

A false fire alarm occurred near Main Street in Newtown, caused by dust in a smoke detector. Fire units investigated and cleared the scene.

Audio|Heard on: South Central Region Area Fire and EMS
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01:5
Transcript:
00:00
Yes, so here.
00:01
Just what AP, you know, they're probably going to get a bird-aware alarm at (number withheld).
00:05
Okay.
00:09
Oh, on a row.
00:11
F.E. 21, do you need the police, sir?
00:20
No, you might want to let us know if they got a blurtural alarm at near Main Street, it's odd-call.
00:32
21 a. This is going to be dust and a smoke detector.
00:44
We check the building out and be clear.
00:47
Everyone has their equipment in manpower.
00:49
They can return the service and I will have the report.
00:52
Roger 21, it was a smoke detector when everyone has their manpower and equipment.
00:56
They can clear. You will be clear with the report 21-29.
01:04
In-service.

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Location mentioned:
S Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
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