False alarm at residence due to smoke detector battery, Norwich CT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly resident reported a trouble alarm at their home near Sandy Lane. Fire responders found no smoke or fire, and the alarm was likely triggered by a smoke detector battery issue.
Audio|Heard on: CT State Police, QVEC, Middlesex County Fire/EMS, Valley Shore Fire/EMS
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Engine 2 for the trouble alarm, near Sandy Lane.
00:27
Norwich Fire with the call for Engine 2.
00:30
You'll be responding to near Sandy Lane for the trouble alarm.
00:35
Caller is the elderly resident.
00:37
He believes it's the battery that is activating the alarm.
00:41
No smoke or fire.
00:44
That's Engine 2, responding to near Sandy Lane for the trouble alarm.
00:52
Caller is the elderly resident, believe it's a smoke detector, possibly a battery issue,
00:59
no smoke or fire, at this time.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Sandy Ln, Norwich, CT 06360
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