Fire alarm triggered by burnt popcorn at commercial site, Ithaca NY


A fire alarm was activated at a commercial building near Willow Ave. Investigation found that burnt popcorn caused smoke, but there was no fire.
Audio|Source: Tompkins County Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Therick engines 1 and 2 and the truck near Willow Ave TECAT on a far alarm activation That's for the engines one and two and the truck near Willow Ave teacat Far alarm activation indicating smoke alarm zone 216 triple one-zero.
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9-02 is on scene.
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We have a gigantic one-story commercial occupancy.
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Nothing showing out the side.
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We'll be investigating.
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6.3 is in. 6.3 will be TECAT command.
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360 complete.
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No out of the ordinary hazard and nothing shown.
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Initial report is burnt popcorn walking it right now to confirm.
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I copy the burnt popcorn.
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Engine one, ladder two, you can return.
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Location mentioned:
Near Willow Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
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