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Smoke alarm at San Carlos school found false

Heard on: San Mateo County Fire (South County)
01:34
00:00
Engine 13 for a fire alarm smoke detector at Challenger School, (number withheld) Greenwood Avenue.
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School St, San Carlos, CA 94070
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire alarm activation at a school on Greenwood Avenue in San Carlos. The alarm was triggered by a smoke detector near a daycare area. After arriving on scene, firefighters confirmed the smoke alarm was false and worked with custodial staff to reset the system.

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