False fire alarm caused by burnt toast in Hallowell, Hallowell ME
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, hallowell Fire was dispatched to Aston Lane and Granite Hill Estates Cottages for a fire alarm. The alarm was later determined to be false, caused by burnt toast, and the response was canceled.
Audio|Heard on: Farmingdale, Pittston, Randolph and West Gardiner Fire Departments
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00:49
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatching Hallowell Fire to Aston Lane for fire alarm.
00:18
I'm dispatching Hallowell Fire.
00:20
Hallowell Fire number four, Aston Lane.
00:22
Granite Hill Estates Cottages for a general fire alarm.
00:31
I cancel Hallowell Fire.
00:32
Looks like nobody's signing on.
00:34
Cancel the staff called, it was code.
00:39
Going from 734, I'll be en route.
00:41
Can you also start Manchester police?
00:46
They've already canceled you.
00:47
Said it was burnt toast and don't need a response.
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Location mentioned:
Hallowell, ME 04347
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