Accidental fire alarm at retirement home, Cape Girardeau MO
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a smoke alarm activation at New Bridge Retirement Home near South Mount Auburn in Cape Girardeau. The alarm was determined to be accidental, caused by someone smoking near the detector. No injuries or fire were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Cape County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Rescue two, ladder one, fire alarm sounding near Mount Auburn at New Bridge Retirement Home for a smoke alarm in the vestibule area.
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Near South Mount Auburn.
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Responding South Kingshighway, waiting near I-55.
00:19
Rescue two responding near South Mount Auburn.
00:23
First smoke alarm in the vestibule area.
00:27
Ladder one.
00:29
Unit one near location.
00:35
Rescue two,
00:37
Were you able to contact this building with an accidental alarm?
00:45
He advised the facility had stated that it was accidental.
00:48
It was caused by someone smoking near the smoke alarm.
00:54
Received. Rescue two is on scene.
00:56
We'll confirm ladder one can return to service.
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Location mentioned:
Mt Auburn Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
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