Fire Alarm Activation and Investigation at Residential Facility, portsmouth

Summary: Fire and EMS units responded to a fire alarm activation at a one-story wood-frame residential building, where residents had evacuated to the rear parking lot. The alarm was traced to Bedroom 5, where smoking was confirmed as the cause. Firefighters investigated, found a faulty smoke detector on the second floor, and reset the alarm system. The incident also revealed that both interior exits were blocked by walkers. The situation was resolved without injury, and the fire alarm was reset and holding.

9/30/2025 08:24 AM
Safety Issue Noted
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Units Clear the Scene
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Alarm System Reset and Follow-Up
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9/30/2025 08:15 AM
Faulty Detector Found and Reset
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Smoking Confirmed as Cause
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Alarm Source Identified
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Arrival and Initial Assessment
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Units Respond to Fire Alarm
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