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Vacuum explosion triggers false fire alarm in Columbia Falls, Columbia Falls MT

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Railroad St, Columbia Falls, MT 59912

A vacuum explosion at a unit near Railroad Street triggered an automatic fire alarm, prompting response before confirming no fire was present.

Audio|Source: Flathead County Law, Fire and EMS
02:48
Transcript:
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California Falls Fire 3, respond to an automatic fire alarm, near Railroad Street, unit E, Columbia Falls,
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Zone 81stown Fire, Columbia Falls, Zone Fire, Columbia Falls, Zone Fire, District,
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Unit E, Columbia Falls, Zone Fire, District, Unit E, Columbia Falls, Zone Fire, Dispatch, Clear 1939.
02:40
There was a fire alarm on the scene as well.
02:44
A vacuum exploded and that triggered the alarm.
02:47
You can stand down.

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Railroad St, Columbia Falls, MT 59912

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