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False alarm at school kitchen in Cambridge

Heard on: Story County Rural Fire/EMS
01:12
00:00
Cambridge Fire, you're needed at Ballard East Elementary, (number withheld) (place withheld).
audio iconFire & Arson
W 4th St, Cambridge, IA 50046
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to Ballard East Elementary in Cambridge after a smoke alarm activated. Fire personnel arrived and determined the alarm originated from the kitchen and there was no fire. The situation was confirmed as a false alarm and units were released.

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