False alarm caused by defective detector at campus residence, Albert Lea MN
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Fire units responded to an alarm at a residence near Campus Lane. The cause was a defective smoke detector connected to multiple alarms. The homeowner will replace all detectors the next day.
Audio|Heard on: Freeborn County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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All 900 units to be clear of near Campus Lane.
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We found a defective detector that was hardwired to all detectors, causing them all the alarm.
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And just to be expired,
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the homeowner is going to get them all replaced in the morning.
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Location mentioned:
Campus Ln, Albert Lea, MN 56007
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