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False fire alarm at university residence hall

Heard on: Edwardsville, SIUE, Glen Carbon, Madison County, ISPERN Police and Fire
02:27
00:00
They have an active fire alarm at Prairie Hall.
audio iconFire & Arson
Prairie Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a general alarm at a university residence building on Prairie Drive. The alarm was checked and found to be a false activation, apparently triggered by someone using a hair appliance. No smoke, fire, or injuries were reported.

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