False alarm caused by old smoke detector, Brownstown IN
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel responded to an alarm sounding near South Circle Drive in Brownstown. It appeared to come from a residence, but no activity was observed. The alarm was later determined to be an old smoke detector in a garage that still had a battery, and no emergency was present.
Audio|Heard on: Jackson County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:32
Transcript:
00:00
Okay, Brownstown unit to respond to the area near South Circle Drive.
00:07
near South Circle Drive.
00:09
Third-party caller advised that her (name withheld) lives at this address.
00:14
That across the street from her there's some sort of alarm going off from a residence.
00:19
So the garage door is open but there's no activity.
00:24
25, sir, being wrapped.
00:30
Twenty-five five.
00:36
After 18 twenty-three.
00:39
Forty-five.
00:40
Three three.
00:43
Forty-five five.
00:49
It's going to be near Valley Drive.
00:53
Of course.
01:00
For forty-three, caller advised the alarm has been going off for about 20 minutes.
01:07
We'll advise that we're 10-23[2].
01:14
Six twenty-five five.
01:23
Twenty-five five.
01:25
It was an old smoke detector in their garage that they didn't know still had a battery in it.
01:31
We'll be 10-24[1] tonight.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-24: Assignment complete/No further assistance needed
[2]
10-23: Arrived at scene
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
S Valley Dr, Brownstown, IN 47220
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.