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Heard on: Blair County EMS, Fire, Police, Hazmat and Helos · 1/17/2026 06:26 PM
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Took a call for an alarm at the Ida Tower apartment (number withheld).
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He's reporting burned food.
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Fire alarm triggered by burned food near 12th St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Altoona responded to a fire alarm at the Ida Tower Apartments on 12th Street. The alarm appears to have been activated after an occupant accidentally burned food. No smoke or flames were observed when responders arrived, and conditions were reported as clear.

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12th St, Altoona, PA 16601
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