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Heard on: Omaha Fire (OFD Fire) · 1/17/2026 08:34 PM
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Truck 78 on location.
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Battalion 7, from Truck 78.
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Discarded smoke detectors trigger alarm near 173rd Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible fire alarm in a neighborhood near North 173rd Avenue in Omaha. The source of the alarm was found to be several discarded smoke detector heads placed in a trash can. The situation did not involve an active fire, and all units returned to service.

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N 173rd Ave, Omaha, NE 68116
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