False fire alarm from burnt toast, Hartford WI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a general fire alarm at an apartment building near High Street in Hartford. The source of the alarm was burnt toast during cooking. No smoke or flames were present, and no ventilation was required.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County Fire/EMS
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04:27
Transcript:
00:00
Washington County Sheriff's Department to Hartford Fire, respond to near High Street for a general fire alarm showing zone three.
00:17
Washington County, respond to Hartford Fire.
00:19
Respond to near High Street for a general fire alarm called in by the alarm company showing zone three clear at 0743.
00:45
Hart Haven Apartments, we received an alarm call for a zone three general fire alarm.
00:52
We received an additional call from a resident living in apartment (number withheld) stating she was making breakfast and her fire alarm started going off.
01:01
No smoke or flames.
02:43
It was burnt toast, pretty much ventilated itself.
03:44
Report on scene is burnt toast, no ventilation needed.
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Location mentioned:
High St, Hartford, WI 53027
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