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False fire alarm at hotel caused by shower steam, Mattoon IL

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Near Broadway Ave E, Mattoon, IL 61938

A fire alarm was triggered in a hotel room at Best Western near Broadway Ave E. The alarm was caused by steam from a shower, not an actual fire. Fire units were sent but stood down after confirmation it was a false alarm.

Audio|Source: Coles County Police, Fire, EMS and EMA
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near Broadway Ave E, Best Western hotel.
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Fire alarm activated in room 201 with smoke indication.
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Page 7.1.
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Matthew Fire dispatched units 21, 23, and 25.
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Units 21, 23, and 25 will respond.
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Best Western reported shower steam caused alarm; fire units told to stand down.

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Near Broadway Ave E, Mattoon, IL 61938

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