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False fire alarm triggered by dust from vacuuming, Cortland NY

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Near Tompkins St, Cortland, NY 13045

A fire alarm went off at a residential building near Tompkins Street. Fire crews responded and evacuated the building. After investigation, no fire was found; the alarm was triggered by dust stirred up from vacuuming.

Audio|Source: Cortland County Fire and EMS
01:58
Transcript:
00:00
Fire alarm[1] activated at near Tompkins St.
00:02
Okay.
00:03
Auto-objective room alerts on first floor.
00:07
Code 262.00.
00:09
No fire showing; three-story residential evacuated.
00:16
No fire found; building cleared as a precaution.
00:20
Crew investigating; command on scene.
00:23
All units called.
00:24
Investigation in progress.
00:28
Alarm panel shows outer electric room.
00:32
Dust from vacuum cleaning triggered alarm.
00:36
No fire found yet.
00:38
Side door accessed.
00:39
Holding position with headquarters.
00:41
Coordination ongoing.
00:42
Mission team taking over.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Fire alarm: Fire alarm activation

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Location mentioned:
Near Tompkins St, Cortland, NY 13045
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