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False fire alarm investigated at university buildingLawrence KS

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Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044

Fire alarm activated near Oread Avenue in Lawrence, Kansas. Firefighters investigated but found no fire; false alarm confirmed.

Audio|Heard on: Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical
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01:37
Transcript:
00:00
There's a fire alarm at near Oread Avenue.
00:03
I'm on scene, near Oread.
00:08
One on scene for a fire alarm, near Oread.
00:14
Please dispatch a fire apparatus. I'll be investigating.
00:21
Dispatching a fire apparatus.
00:29
Level 3 response.
00:37
Ladder 5 responding for a fire alarm near Oread Avenue.
00:48
Ladder 5 in route.
00:53
Ladder 5 en route for fire alarm, level 2, near Oread Avenue.
01:05
Dispatch to Horriott command.
01:09
Alarm companies calling in now advising zone 70 outside room 321.
01:17
321.
01:23
Fourier command dispatched.
01:29
Located activated detector, no fire found. Fire units available.
01:35
Our ladder is available.

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Location mentioned:
Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044
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  4. Fire Alarm Upgraded
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