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False fire alarm leads to building evacuationErie County NY

audio iconFire & Arson
Amherst, NY

A fire alarm was triggered, prompting the evacuation of the building. Investigations found burnt food as the cause, with no actual fire and no need for ventilation.

Audio|Source: Amherst and Tonawanda Police and Fire Departments
01:20
Transcript:
Video turning away between Maine and Sherton, right side. Soundern. Number three. Six. And the signage is very confusing, but the Erie County Ruff just came out and he's trying to fix it. The owner's satisfied as long as it gets fixed. Should be good? I would S1[1] on location building is been evacuated. That's clear. S1, you're on location building evacuation[2]. From yesterday, it's going to be an animal complaint, 1288 churn and drive room 109 at Super 8 for the cat that was locked in the room. Time, I want to draw with us one. Go ahead. Burnt food, no need for ventilation. The alarm has been reset.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
S1: Supervisor/Unit on scene
[2]
evacuation: Building evacuated

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