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Fire alarm triggered by humidity at Mercy Hospital

Heard on: Johnson IA Business Group Calls
02:51
00:00
One 143 AHU West duct detector.
audio iconFire & Arson
E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and maintenance personnel responded to a fire alarm activation at Mercy Hospital near Market Street in Iowa City. A duct detector below the Emergency Room appeared to be triggered by humidity rather than smoke or fire. The area was checked and confirmed clear, and staff worked with security to reset the system.

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