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Heard on: Wichita and Sedgwick County Fire Resource / OPS-1 · 1/17/2026 02:24 PM
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System alarm at a business.
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Near South Meridian, stations 12 and 22.
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False alarm at business near South Meridian Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible system alarm at a business near South Meridian Avenue. Units from multiple stations were dispatched. The main smoke detector in the entry area had triggered the alarm, which was later confirmed to be a false alarm reported by the originating company.

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S Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS 67217
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