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False fire alarm at commercial building in Palo AltoPalo Alto CA

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Near University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Fire crews responded to a fire alarm activation at a large two-story commercial building at 180 University Avenue in Palo Alto. Upon arrival, they found no signs of fire or smoke. The fire alarm was triggered by dust, according to the alarm company. No fire or emergency was found.

Audio|Source: Palo Alto Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 61. Respond to fire alarm.
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At 180 University Avenue, Westdale, Palo Alto.
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Former cross streets are High Street and Emerson Street.
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180 University,
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180 University with a cross of high street.
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Point of activation is a general fire alarm and first floor freight elevator lobby smoke detector and unable to reach a responsible.
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Engine 61.
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161.
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10601.
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Engine 61 is on scene, large, two-story commercial structure.
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Nothing showing from the exterior will be investigating.
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Copy on scene, large, two-story commercial structure. Nothing showing investigating information when you were going on scene. The alarm company called back advising it was set off due to dust,
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but they were unable to request cancel.
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Indian 61 copies passed.
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We'll attempt to reset that.

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Near University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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