False fire alarm caused by dryer vent smoke, Metairie LA
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Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm near North Woodlawn Avenue at the cross streets Jasper Street and Ithaca Street. They found smoke coming from a dryer vent on the roof. There was no emergency.
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Transcript:
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In June 208, respond to an automatic alarm near North Woodlawn Avenue,
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Zone 2010.
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That's an automatic alarm near North Woodlawn Avenue, cross between Jasper Street and Ithaca Street, Zone 2010.
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Allurem providential zone 8, smoke alarm, prior alarm, turn out, 1327.
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(number withheld).
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A quarter?
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Happy in quarter.
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Oh, Major 158.
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Engine 158. It's going to be a dryer vent that was vented through the roof.
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There's no emergency at this location.
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158. It's available to return this back time.
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Happy angel 158.
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Dryer vent vented through the roof.
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No emergency returning.
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Location mentioned:
N Woodlawn Ave, Metairie, LA 70006
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