Home cooking mishap triggers false fire alarm

Heard on: Randolph, Chatham and Moore Counties Public Safety

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Chatham Central Station 14, tanker 116.

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Further information about the alarm.

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Alarm company made contact with the homeowner who advised that it was a cooking accident and there are no hazards at this time.

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Chatham Central Station 14, tanker 116.

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Further information about the alarm.

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Alarmcompany made contact with the homeowner who advised that it was a cooking accident and there are no hazards at the time.

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Bureau 29, DA, attention Randolph cars, possible 1055 from (number withheld) (number withheld), Weekmore High School towards High Point.

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Red Chevrolet Silverado, (name withheld), (number withheld), unable to maintain lane, 40 cell call in 930 hours.

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Central to tanker 116.

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116, go ahead.

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AC 29, 10-17.

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Copy, AC 29.

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Just confirming your arrival.

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This is going to be a false alarm.

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Homeowner is going to be standing by.

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Need the 1st responding on scene.

6/21/2026 06:30 AM

Fire & Arson

NC-902, Bear Creek, NC 27207

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported residential fire alarm near NC-902 in the Bear Creek area. The alarm company reached the homeowner, who said it was a cooking accident with no hazards. Responders arrived and confirmed it was a false alarm, with the homeowner remaining on scene.