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False fire alarm caused by vaping in dorm room, Terre Haute IN

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N 4th St, Terre Haute, IN 47809

A fire alarm sounded on the third floor of Cromwell dormitory at room 315. Emergency responders were dispatched but found no fire. The alarm was silenced and determined to be caused by students vaping inside the room. The building was cleared and students reentered after the alarm was reset.

Audio|Source: Terre Haute Public Safety and Vigo County Fire
03:22
Transcript:
00:00
fire alarm cromwell, 3rd floor, room 315. over.
00:29
unconscious person. medical emergency. no charges or injuries.
00:58
instructions on blocking traffic for emergency vehicle movement.
01:27
report of a swerving vehicle on eastbound road. vehicle description provided.
01:55
description of vehicle and suspect at 11th and locust.
02:23
alarm silenced, fire dismissed. cause likely vaping in the room.
02:52
students allowed back in, alarm reset planned.

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N 4th St, Terre Haute, IN 47809

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