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Fire alarm investigation at Yamada International House, Athens OH

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/22/2025 05:59 AM

E Union St, Athens, OH 45701

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire alarm triggered by a smoke detector in the basement of Yamada International House. Fire units responded and found no visible fire or smoke upon arrival. Investigation ongoing.

Audio|Heard on: Athens Fire Dispatch

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02:1

Transcript:

00:00

I'm city fire.

00:01

I'm city fire.

00:03

Near East Union, Yamada International House.

00:09

Fire alarm by the basement smoke detector.

00:21

Two hundred and three, (number withheld).

00:29

(number withheld), (number withheld).

00:38

(number withheld).

00:45

Good to be responding.

00:49

(number withheld), clear and run on the one.

00:54

(number withheld), (number withheld).

01:01

Good. They're ripping up on the front pack.

01:03

We're gonna have a delayed response.

01:11

Copy that.

01:20

Six hundred and five, good.

01:28

This is five zero out.

01:32

Turn the clock, turn it up.

01:40

So joins in territory.

01:45

Territory on scene.

01:47

Yamada house, three-story brick structure.

01:49

Nothing showing from their alpha bravo corner.

01:52

We'll be able to investigate.

01:53

Establishing Yamada Command.

01:56

(number withheld) on scene, nothing showing from the Alpha Bravo side.

02:00

Establishing your monitor command.

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E Union St, Athens, OH 45701

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