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Smoke detector triggered by outside cooking at MIT, Cambridge MA

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Area 2/MIT, Cambridge, MA

A smoke detector at MIT was activated due to smoke from outside cooking. No fire was present, and the fire department determined the situation was safe. The system is being reset by MIT staff.

Audio|Source: Cambridge Fire Grounds 14 and 16
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Transcript:
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We're just trying to hunt down this detector.
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But it wasn't outside.
00:03
They just opened the door.
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Please,
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Steve.
00:21
Command a fire alarm[1].
00:26
May into Memorial Checkman.
00:32
It's a smoke detector activation set off by outside cooking.
00:40
We're satisfied here with the situation, but MIT is trying to figure out how to reset their system, so companies are going to be clear.
Police codes explained
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[1]
fire alarm: Activated automatic fire alarm signal

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Area 2/MIT, Cambridge, MA

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