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Faulty smoke detector prompts false alarm on Penn Ave

Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Place me in route (number withheld) Penn Avenue, hold this to myself and Engine 81 for now.
audio iconFire & Arson
E Penn Ave, Wernersville, PA 19565
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a location on Penn Avenue for a smoke detector activation. After verifying the passcode, responders determined the alarm was caused by a malfunctioning detector, and the assignment was recalled.

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