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False fire alarm during system test at guitar store

S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002 - 6/8/2026 02:54 PM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported commercial fire alarm at a guitar store on South Westnedge Avenue, with cross streets near Boston Avenue and East Van Hoesen Boulevard. The alarm, reported by a security company from a specific zone, was later determined to be due to alarm system testing after crews made contact on scene.

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Kalamazoo County Fire and MSP District 5
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Four is twelve two, twelve three, and 1281 .
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Going out to (number withheld) South Westnedge Avenue, (number withheld) South Westnedge Avenue at guitar center, cross streets of boston avenue and East Van Hoesen Boulevard for a commercial fire alarm.
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Called in by secure toss.
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