Fire alarm triggered by heat sensor with no fire, Newport News VA


A fire alarm was activated by a heat sensor in a residence near Duxbury Circle. There were no signs of fire, and the alarm may have been caused by painted batteries, possibly resulting in a false alarm. Emergency units have been made available again.
Audio|Source: Newport News Fire
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In 11, Tower 6, commercial fire alarm.
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Correction, residential fire alarm, near Duxbury Circle, Cross Streets, Old Brook Tribe.
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End 11, Tower 6, small, for residential fire alarm at near Dupesbury Circle.
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Terminate Heat, Sensor, Activation.
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Okay, all the public system.
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Yeah. I see the notes saying they're painted batteries and they've proposed to cancel.
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Now six being available in quarters.
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So far.
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Location mentioned:
Near Duxbury Cir, Newport News, VA 23602
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