False fire alarm triggered by popcorn machine, Harrisonburg VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible alarm at a location near Port Hills Drive in Rockingham. The alarm was triggered by a popcorn machine, and no fire or danger was present. Responding units were cleared.
Audio|Heard on: Rockingham VA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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00:44
Transcript:
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Automatic fire alarm.
00:02
Near Port Hills Dr, Rockingham.
00:12
Engine 418 and Tower 90 responding.
00:15
Respond to automatic fire alarm for Aston, near Port Hills Dr.
00:19
Port Hills Dr, Rockingham.
00:21
Operate on Tac 3.
00:29
Engine 418, Tower 90.
00:31
(name withheld) on scene with Bel Air.
00:33
They said the popcorn machine set off the alarm.
00:36
Everything was fine. Units can cancel at their discretion.
00:39
Engine 418, Tower 90, you're direct.
00:43
Units on scene direct.
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Location mentioned:
Port Hills Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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