False fire alarm triggered by installer in DeWitt, Dewitt IA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were notified of a possible fire alarm activation near 14th Street in DeWitt. The alarm was reportedly triggered accidentally by a carpet installer. There were no signs of fire or smoke, and the fire department was requested to turn off the alarm.
Audio|Heard on: Clinton County Sheriff and Fire, Clinton City Police
Listen to dispatch call
00:54
Transcript:
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Repeating near 14th Street, caller advised that a person installing carpet in the building accidentally set off the fire alarm.
00:08
They're requesting someone to shut it off.
00:11
Time in 1702.
00:13
I've been counting a lot of center, $17.00.
00:20
Sir, go ahead.
00:23
The Lawsonter, 1700, acknowledge this page.
00:26
Copy.
00:31
This from the Lawson, Lawson.
00:35
Go ahead.
00:37
Sorry, I just wanted to let you know of a fire service call.
00:40
We have near 14th Street.
00:43
Caller said that a male subject installing carpet there accidentally shut off the fire alarm system.
00:49
There's no fire, smoke, or anything like that.
00:51
They're just requesting the fire department to shut it off.
00:54
Just wanted you to be aware.
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:
14th St, DeWitt, IA 52742
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