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Smoke from kerosene lamp triggers home fire alarm, Clear Lake IA

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Near S Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA 50428

A woman reported heavy smoke inside her home after lighting a kerosene lamp, causing the fire alarm to sound. No flames were visible, only smoke.

Audio|Source: Cerro Gordo County Sheriff, Mason City Police and Fire
00:22
Transcript:
3714 and Clear Lake Fire Department you are needed at near South Shore Dr near Clear Lake IA number 46 female advised that she lit a kerosene lamp it's now smoking pretty bad and her fire alarm is going off there are no flames smoke only she's unsure how to shut it off time is 2300

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Near S Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA 50428
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