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Heard on: Portland Fire · 2 days ago
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The faulty detector in the elevator shaft.
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Management is working with the elevator company and another contractor to straighten it out.
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Faulty fire detector causes false alarm on Congress St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible malfunctioning detector in an elevator shaft near Congress St in Portland. The issue was determined to be a faulty device and was managed by building staff and the elevator company. The alarm was recalled and no fire was present.

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Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
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