Fire alarm caused by burnt toast, no fire confirmed, Columbia MD


A fire alarm was reported near Cross Creek Drive. The alarm company contacted the homeowner, who said burnt toast caused the alarm. No fire was confirmed.
Audio|Source: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Ranger 101 Respond, near Cross Creek Drive, Residential Fire Alarm, Alpha 2,
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22, 26.
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Travis 16, move about a mile out from 29.
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You can have them keep following, believe, and giving updates.
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That far. 516 confirmed they got on 29 southbound.
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They're going to be in the far-right lane.
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10-4. I'm on the ramp for 29 south from 100 west.
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Powered engine 101 are you on alpha-2? Yeah.
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That's right.
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So the alarm was for near Cross Creek Drive.
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The alarm company advised they spoke to a homeowner, advise they've burnt toads, but have improper path code.
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To your discretion.
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Engine 101's ready. In course.
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Location mentioned:
Near Cross Creek Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
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