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False residential smoke detector alarm triggered by humidifierWinchester VA

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Near Old Bethel Church Rd, Winchester, VA 22603

A smoke detector alarm was reported at a residence near Old Bethel Church Road. The alarm company confirmed with the homeowner that the alarm was false and caused by a humidifier.

Audio|Source: Frederick County Public Safety
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Fox 1609, residential smoke detector called in by an alarm company, near Old Bethel Church Rd, Carshete Upland Road and North Frederick Pike, engine company 16, 1930.
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Frederick, 111, route to the hospital, priority 3.
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7-1 transfer, which is from Medical Center, priority 3, 1930.
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16 with 3, station staff, fire, ALS.
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16 with 3, station staff fire, ALS, smoke detector in the hall, called it by the alarm company,
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1932.
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From Frederick.
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Go ahead.
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The alarm company called back. They spoke to the homeowner. They advised it was a false alarm set off by the humidifier. Your discretion.

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Near Old Bethel Church Rd, Winchester, VA 22603

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