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False fire alarm caused by microwave smoke detector, Myerstown PA

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audio iconFire & Arson
E Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067

As discussed during the dispatch call, an automatic fire alarm was triggered by a smoke detector in Room 131 at a location near East Lincoln Avenue. The alarm was caused by a malfunctioning microwave. Fire personnel responded and reset the system, confirming no fire was present.

Audio|Heard on: Lebanon County Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:28
Transcript:
00:00
Jackson Township, Stover, run, near East Lincoln Ave.
00:04
Automatic fire alarm.
00:08
1 2,000, 1-2.
00:14
1-2.
00:16
Got it's 1-0.
00:20
Got it fired just 31st around.
00:27
Sorry, what I copied,
00:29
Illinois Channel 3.
00:32
What I'm covering to give is 0430.
00:47
Chief, they actually gave numerous the zones, I'm sorry, 430, 121.
00:55
The 121 is Phase 2, Room 131 smoke detector.
01:03
Okay, copy.
01:10
And the 31 are out.
01:13
Engine 31 Channel 3.
01:15
Downing isn't 3205.
01:22
Okay.
01:24
Guy fire, Chief 31 deriving.
01:28
All host Stone Ridge Command.
01:30
Nothing evidence at this time.
01:34
I copy Chiefs 1509.
01:41
Anvil Township, Weber Brothers, 1325 East Main Street.
01:49
Electrical hazard after non-injury accident.
01:58
Fire, 31 on location.
02:03
Towers are route with three.
02:10
Copy, Channel Free.
02:12
2.31 accounting.
02:19
Go ahead.
02:21
This is a malfunctioned microwave.
02:24
Maynage took care of it and reset the system.
02:27
You can place the box in service.

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E Lincoln Ave, Myerstown, PA 17067

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