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False fire alarm at ellicott city library, Ellicott City MD

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Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

As discussed during the dispatch call, a fire alarm was activated at Miller Library in Ellicott City, but the building was verified to be closed with no occupants inside.

Audio|Heard on: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
We're getting another alarm at the Miller Branch Library.
00:02
Would you like to have a response this time?
00:05
We will make contact for anybody there.
00:08
Negative the library is currently closed.

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Location mentioned:
Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
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