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Fire alarm triggered at local school due to popcorn

Heard on: Duluth Police, South St. Louis County
02:59
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Virginia Fire requests to respond to an automatic fire alarm at Marquette School, (number withheld) West Chestnut Street.
audio iconFire & Arson
Chestnut St, Virginia, MN 55792
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As discussed during the dispatch call, virginia Fire crews responded to an automatic fire alarm at Marquette School near Chestnut Street in Virginia, Minnesota. Smoke was reported in the main waiting area and a pull station activated. Upon investigation, the alarm was determined to have been caused by popcorn burned in the microwave. No fire was present and no injuries were reported.

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