False residential fire alarm triggers response, Scarborough ME


A fire alarm was activated inside a connected duplex near Old County Road. The smoke detector went off first in the kitchen and later in the hallway. There was no visible smoke or fire. One resident was evacuating the home as a precaution.
Audio|Source: Cumberland County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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From the fire department, transiting a still alarm district 7.
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Engine 7, ladder 2, ambulance 1.
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To near Old County Rd for a residential fire alarm.
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Again, that's engine 7, ladder 2, ambulance 1.
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Near Old County Rd for a residential fire alarm activation.
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Foreclare can do, (number withheld).
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Cross 7-0 route.
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TEPA, car 7-N route.
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Ladder 2 is 2.
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Ladder 2 with 2.
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4L4L7RU. 7M route.
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Andy once in aute.
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Maybe that's one.
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All units, you're responding to near Old County Rd.
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It's a caller inside the home, reporting the smoke detector has been activated.
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No smoke or fire scene, and the activated detector is the hallway.
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He did advise it went off earlier in the kitchen for an unknown reason as well.
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He'll be evacuating one resident, and it's a connected duplex.
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Your closest hydrant is seven.
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You're going to be at the intersection of Winnock and Old County.
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Probably there.
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They're right near a touch-up, first.
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Location mentioned:
Near Old County Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074
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