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Maintenance triggers false fire alarm at university building

Heard on: Athens Fire Dispatch
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(name withheld) City Fire, Athens City Fire.
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Ohio University, 132 Ridges Cir BLDG 22, Athens, OH 45701
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire alarm activation at a university building near Ridges Circle. The alarm, initially reported by an alarm company with an additional signal in zone one, was later determined to be related to maintenance work. Units were cleared after confirmation that no fire was present.

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