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False fire alarm at closed distribution facilitySmithsburg MD

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audio iconFire & Arson
Crystal Falls Dr, Smithsburg, MD 21783

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a commercial fire alarm at a closed distribution facility near Crystal Falls Drive. Upon arrival, no fire or emergency conditions were found and the scene was cleared after investigation.

Audio|Heard on: Washington County Fire and EMS - Digital
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01:44
Transcript:
00:00
990, Vasil Wolhard, closed distribution, commercial fire alarm.
00:04
Enter 4 in the Novi 6-26 truck 4, battalion 3 respond, 1659.
00:22
Any on top too.
00:47
Near Crystal Falls Drive, 4th Franklin once to respond 17-100.
00:55
Engine 46 will respond me one and 4th.
00:59
Engine 26 one respond me one in 4th Action 26 one be in 4.
01:07
Walshaunayette 2-7 response.
01:19
Walsher. Wachmanita, Franklin Ambulance 2-2-7 responded.
01:25
Franklin Label 2-27B.S.1, 1704.
01:33
In the complex, normal conditions, we'll be out-vestigating.
01:40
Engine 44 on the scene, nothing evident.
01:43
Investigators, 1705.

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Crystal Falls Dr, Smithsburg, MD 21783

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