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False fire alarm triggered by popcorn in Los Altos, Los Altos CA

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Near Los Altos Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

A fire alarm was activated near Los Altos Avenue in Los Altos but it was a false alarm caused by popcorn, with no fire present.

Audio|Source: Santa Clara County Fire Agencies - South
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Transcript:
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75, fire alarm[1], near Los Altos Ave, Los Altos area.
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75,
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this is for a smoke detector covering the first floor rooms of 101 through 115.
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Enter 75.
00:24
705, Covey.
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And engine 75, the alarm company called back, advised false alarm.
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It was popcorn that set off the alarm. Engine 75?
00:44
75 copies, popcorn. You can show us clear the car.
00:48
Engine 75, clear the field.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
fire alarm: Alarm activation/fire alarm call

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Location mentioned:
Near Los Altos Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

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