False fire alarm triggered by candle, Madison AL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a smoke alarm activation at a residence near Mallard Cove Drive and Autumn Cove Drive in Madison. The source was a candle that triggered the detector. No actual fire occurred, and the incident was confirmed as a false alarm.
Audio|Heard on: Huntsville Fire/Rescue and Madison Fire/Rescue
Listen to dispatch call
00:48
Transcript:
00:00
Good morning, Engine 11, responding to a fire alarm near Mallard Cove Drive, cross streets Autumn Cove Drive.
00:08
It's an upstairs smoke detector activation.
00:10
Transfer to Engine 11.
00:17
Transfer to Engine 11.
00:21
Company made contact with the homeowner; they are advising it is a false alarm and confirming.
00:29
Received confirmation.
00:31
Unit out of service.
00:37
Confirmation, Regional Lab.
00:43
Engine 11 on fire scene.
00:44
A candle set off the alarm.
00:46
There is no fire here.
00:47
Scene cleared.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Mallard Cove Dr, Madison, AL 35756
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