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False fire alarm triggers response at Best Western hotel, Mattoon IL

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Near Broadway Ave E, Mattoon, IL 61938

A fire alarm was triggered at the Best Western hotel near Broadway Ave E. The alarm company confirmed it was a false alarm caused by a malfunction in the alarm panel. No fire was found on arrival.

Audio|Source: Coles County Police, Fire, EMS and EMA
01:27
Transcript:
00:00
Messing Fire, activated fire alarm, Best Western, near Broadway Ave E.
00:06
Alarm sent for smoke in room 324.
00:10
Take up to clear, 1552.
00:17
Matching fire is the call 21.
00:20
23, 24, 28.
00:26
Engine 23 is en route from near 34th and Highest.
00:35
23, you're not 1553.
00:52
City Communication 21, sure 21 underground.
00:57
You're not 1554.
00:58
You're not 1554.
01:05
I can fire, see you go.
01:10
Go ahead.
01:16
Alarm company called back and said they contacted a key holder; it is a false alarm due to a panel malfunction.
01:25
21 copies.

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Near Broadway Ave E, Mattoon, IL 61938
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