Fumes from fresh paint trigger smoke alarm in apartment, Bella Vista AR
Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was investigated in an apartment near Highland Pkwy. No fire was found. The alarm was triggered by strong fumes from fresh paint recently applied inside the apartment. The smoke detectors were activated due to these fumes setting off the alarms.
Audio|Source: Saline County Fire Departments
02:10
Transcript:
00:00
All units, Battalion 1, I'm on the rear of the building.
00:04
It sounds like the alarm's coming from back here.
00:07
Let's all go to Fire Ground 2.
00:22
2.11 on scene.
00:29
Rescue 11, showing you on scene.
00:37
Brian, unit on one, go ahead, sir.
00:41
Engine three, we're back available from Creek side.
00:56
Central Engine 3, unsure if you want to creep to station 1, since you're the only available unit at this time.
01:08
As affirmative, we'll be available on that area.
01:14
Central, sir, thank you.
01:21
Central Brown to tell you one.
01:26
Central to the battalion, want to go ahead, sir?
01:32
The smoke detectors are going off the unit is going to be near Highland Pkwy.
01:39
Tenants moved out, and the apartment complex came in and sprayed new paint all over the apartment.
01:47
And the fumes are super strong in here. There's no fire, but we believe that's what's setting off the detectors.
01:59
Central to Battalion 1 copy, apartment near Highland Pkwy is the source of the fire alarm's going off.
02:05
The lieutenant's moved out recently, management company spread new paint, fumes heavy, setting up smoke detectors.
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Location mentioned:
Near Highland Pkwy, Bella Vista, AR 72715
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