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Steam triggers false fire alarm on Riverside St

Heard on: Portland Fire
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We have a straight command problem.
audio iconFire & Arson
Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fire alarm near Riverside Street in Portland. The situation was determined to be caused by steam from a heating system, with no active fire found. Units were recalled after the source was identified.

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