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Sprinkler malfunction triggers alarm near Washington Ave

Heard on: Portland Fire
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Alarm activation caused by sprinkler.
audio iconFire & Arson
Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04103
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a potential fire alarm activation near Washington Ave in Portland. The incident was traced to a broken sprinkler that caused a continuing outside alarm. Crews shut off the sprinkler, but the alarm bell continued until all units were recalled, leaving the system safe and back in service.

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