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Heard on: Cerro Gordo County Sheriff, Mason City Police and Fire · 1/10/2026 02:31 PM
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You're needed at the Holiday Inn Express, (number withheld) Wheelwood Road.
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Took a call about a commercial fire alarm.
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False fire alarm at hotel near Wheelerwood Rd

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a commercial property on Wheelerwood Rd following an automatic fire alarm at a hotel. The alarm was determined to be accidental, and response units were canceled after verification by on-site personnel. No damage or injuries were reported.

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Wheelerwood Rd, Northwood, IA 50459
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