False fire alarm triggered by shower in hotel room, East Hampton NY


A fire alarm was activated automatically in Room 9 of the Hedges Inn near James Ln. An investigation found the alarm was set off by steam from a shower, not fire.
Audio|Source: East Hampton, New York Town and Village Police, Fire and EMS Services
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Dispassing the fire chiefs to the Hedges Inn, near James Ln, for an automatic 1024 alarm.
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So... ...repeating for the East Central Fire Department.
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The Chiefs Investigation for an automatic fire alarm in Room 9 of the Hedges Inn, near James Ln, Cross of Ocean Avenue.
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I'm now 1655, sounds real clear.
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Quarage copies.
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So I'll be advisor, your point of activation is going to be coming from room number nine.
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FLE. 1656.
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910.092 B-in route.
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910. 9-1.9-1.
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Be in. Rout.
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96.
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94 Central.
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94. 36. 6 for 1657.
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1657. I was there.
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One B, did they call it off?
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The alarm committee just called back, wishing to cancel, and they spoke to a subject on scene set off due to the shower.
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Yes, the infamous room that always sets it off.
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No problem. The fire department's going back in service.
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Location mentioned:
Near James Ln, East Hampton, NY 11937
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