Smoke detector activation in Decatur apartment, Decatur MI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire department responded to an apartment in Decatur for a smoke detector sounding repeatedly without visible fire or smoke. No flames or smoke were found, and the cause of the activation is unknown.
Audio|Heard on: Southwest Michigan Counties Fire
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Transcript:
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Decatur fire requested at near East Edgar Bergen Boulevard, Apartment A.
00:14
Resident's smoke detector is going off in their hallway.
00:18
There are no flames or smoke seen, reason unknown for activation.
00:22
It went off earlier, stopped, then started again; would like it checked.
00:27
Decatur fire requested at near East Edgar Bergen Boulevard, Apartment A, for a hallway smoke detector going off.
00:36
No flame, no smoke seen or smelled.
00:41
Caller advised.
00:43
It went off earlier, stopped, then started again; would like it checked.
00:46
Advising clear, central is clear at 735.
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Location mentioned:
E Edgar Bergen Blvd a, Decatur, MI 49045
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