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School fire alarm caused by microwave smoke

Heard on: Terre Haute Public Safety and Vigo County Fire
04:31
00:00
Engine one, engine two, engine three, respond on fire ground one.
audio iconFire & Arson
N Lafayette St, Terre Haute, IN 47805
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Fire crews were sent to a commercial fire alarm at Otter Creek Middle School on North Lafayette Street. When they arrived, there were no visible signs of fire and everyone was already outside. After checking the building, they found that smoke from a microwave in a locker room had set off the alarm. The situation was under control and the engine cleared the scene.

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