False fire alarm caused by dust in dorm room

Heard on: Erath TX Law Dispatch Group Calls

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Do y'all have RLs heading over here yet? Did not contact one.

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You need an RL?

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Yes, sir. There's a

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fire. We need to get inside the room to check it.

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You have a room number?

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424.

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10-4, I'll give them a call.

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Three six three control.

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Is it control?

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We checked the room.

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It's going to be clear.

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It's room (number withheld) , and then it's the room B inside of 424 .

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The fire alarm is covered in dust.

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I believe that's what's causing it to set off.

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Control

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the alarm panel.

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Control, you can let all else know they don't need to respond.

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We got into the room.

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Yeah .

7/29/2026 11:19 PM

Fire

W Washington St, Stephenville, TX 76401

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, responders investigated a possible fire in a room at a university building near West Washington Street in Stephenville after an alarm activation. They gained access to room (number withheld) and a room B inside it, found no fire, and determined the dust-covered fire alarm may have caused the activation. Other units were advised they did not need to respond.

False fire alarm caused by dust in dorm room

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