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Smoke detector activates due to burning plastic smellSturgeon Bay WI

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Shoreside Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Fire department responded to a smoke detector activation at a residence near Shoreside Drive in Sturgeon Bay. A light haze was reported earlier, with the smell of burning plastic noted. No fire damage was found, and the haze has since cleared.

Audio|Heard on: Door County Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Sturgeon Bay Fire respond to near Shoreside Drive for the report of a smoke detector going off.
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Complaint it had stated that there was a light haze in an upstairs bedroom.
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Had stated they had recently turned on some Christmas lights.
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Those have since been turned off.
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They had inspected the outlet stated that nothing appeared to be melted at this time.
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They could also smell the...
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smell of burning plastic.
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This had occurred approximately a half hour ago.
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They can still smell the burnt plastic.
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However, the haze has dissipated.
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Frequency clear at 1717 hours.

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Shoreside Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

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