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Heard on: Dubuque County Fire, Dubuque City Fire and EMS · 1/14/2026 07:54 AM
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Engine one and engine five, automatic fire alarm (number withheld) Central Avenue between East 18th Street and East 19th Street.
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Here's South and Hendricks driver responding to (number withheld) Central Avenue for a smoke detector alarm from a, they stated business (name withheld).
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Fire crews respond to alarm near Central Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters investigated a possible smoke alarm activation at a multifamily building near Central Avenue between East 18th and East 19th Streets. The alarm appears to have been triggered by a smoke detector in a business premises. After investigation, crews found no fire or hazards and the situation was cleared without incident.

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Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
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