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Fire alarm triggered by balloon at gymnasium, Perry IA

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Center St, Perry, IA 50220

A balloon blocked the smoke sensor at the McCurry Center gymnasium, causing the fire alarm to trigger. No fire was found and the alarm was cleared.

Audio|Heard on: Dallas County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, Perry Police
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00:10
Transcript:
00:00
A balloon at the gymnasium at the McCurry Center, blocking the infrared sensor for smoke.
00:07
Have the balloon clear, fire alarm clear.

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Location mentioned:
Center St, Perry, IA 50220

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