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False alarm from smoking in apartment hallway

Heard on: Sangamon County Public Safety
02:32
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Engine three and truck one, respond to automatic fire alarm at (number withheld) West Amos Avenue.
audio iconFire & Arson
N Amos Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
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Fire crews were sent to an automatic fire alarm at a multifamily residential building near West Amos Avenue. On arrival, there were no signs of fire, but the alarm was sounding. After checking inside, they found that the alarm had been triggered by someone smoking in the hallway. Responding truck units were then told they could cancel. No fire or injuries were reported.

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