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Cooking triggers fire alarm near Forest Ave

Heard on: Portland Fire
03:05
00:00
Attention station striking city box 2386 or (number withheld) forest ave.
audio iconFire & Arson
Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible fire alarm activation at an apartment building near Forest Avenue in Portland. The alarm panel indicated smoke on the fourth floor near a unit, later determined to be from cooking. Fire crews checked the area, confirmed no active fire, reset the system, and returned to service.

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