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False alarm at Salem Elementary School triggered by child, Fredericksburg VA

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Near Jackson Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

An alarm sounded at Salem Elementary School on Jackson Road. The school staff tried to reset it but were unable to. The alarm was a false alarm and was likely triggered by a child playing with the alarm system.

Audio|Source: Spotsylvania County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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Engine 6. Public Service.
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Salem Elementary School.
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At 4501, Jackson Road.
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Cross streets are Salem Church Road and Kennedy Lane.
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Respond Priority 2.
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On Spotsy 1.
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Engine 6, reference this alarm confirming caller who's aware of why their alarm is sounding?
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No emergency?
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And six, no emergency.
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School thought they could reset it, but they can't.
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By a child.
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Sounds direct, we'll be enrapped.

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Location mentioned:
Near Jackson Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

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