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Heard on: Santa Barbara County Fire District · 1/16/2026 02:40 PM
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Engine one, fire alarm ringing.
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Near South Broadway.
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Fire alarm investigated near South Broadway
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm near South Broadway in Santa Maria. Smoke was observed coming from an engine compartment. Responding units determined the situation could be handled by one crew, and other units were canceled. The incident may have been connected to a malfunctioning alarm or vehicle issue.
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