Residential fire alarm triggered by burnt toast, Columbia MD


A residential fire alarm was activated near Cross Creek Drive. The alarm company spoke to a homeowner who reported burnt toast as the cause but did not give the correct passcode. Fire units are responding.
Audio|Source: Howard County Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Cross Creek Drive, residential fire alarm, alpha two,
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22, 26.
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Our engine 101 are you on alpha-till?
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That's right.
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So the alarm was for Cross Creek Drive.
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The alarm company advised they spoke to a homeowner, advised a burnt toast, but have improper passcode.
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Location mentioned:
Near Cross Creek Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
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