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False fire alarm caused by cooking on Academy St, Watertown NY

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audio iconFire & Arson
Academy St, Watertown, NY 13601

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to an alarm on Academy Street that was determined to be caused by smoke from cooking. The resident had already reset the alarm, and no fire was found.

Audio|Heard on: Jefferson NY Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Cedar General Alarm Engine 1, 2, Truck and Rescue Academy Street Fire Alarm.
00:12
Chief Three Truck and Engine Two responding.
00:31
Smoke from cooking; resident already reset the alarm.

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Location mentioned:
Academy St, Watertown, NY 13601

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