False fire alarm triggered by vaping in building, Pennington County SD
Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was activated at near East Nolan in Pennington County, South Dakota. No fire was found, and no alarms were sounding. It was reported that someone was vaping in a room, which triggered the alarm. The fire department investigated and confirmed there was no fire. The alarm system was reset but remains in trouble due to low air pressure in the attic, and repairs have been ordered.
Audio|Source: Pennington County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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We have no smoke or fire showing,
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no audible or visual alarms going off. Looks like some evacuation is in effect.
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Engine 7 will be parked on the alpha side. Engine 7 will be investigating.
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10 for engine 7, and I just got a call from the alarm company.
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Meet with (name withheld) with maintenance. He said someone was vaping in a room.
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Engine 7 copies. Thank you.
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See?
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Engine 7 confirmed.
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Engine 7 confirmed,
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no fire problem.
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Someone vaping in the bathroom. Someone vaping in the bathroom.
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Systems reset. Engine 7 is going to be clear.
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Also be advised that the system will remain in trouble due to low air in the attic. They are aware of it and have ordered repair.
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