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Sprinkler malfunction sparks alarm on West Washington

Heard on: Lenoir County Fire and EMS Dispatch
04:03
00:00
Communications, instant car two is on scene, (number withheld) West Washington Avenue.
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W Washington Ave, Kinston, NC 28501
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Kinston responded to a building on West Washington Avenue after a sprinkler system malfunction triggered a fire alarm. The incident occurred on the third floor, and a secondary search confirmed all areas were clear. The situation was declared under control, and no injuries were reported.

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