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False alarm at El Camino HospitalMountain View CA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at the Women's Hospital of El Camino Hospital in Mountain View. The alarm was determined to have been accidentally triggered by vaping in a bathroom. No fire or emergency occurred.

Audio|Heard on: Santa Clara CA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Engine 52, respond to fire alarm near Hospital Drive, El Camino Hospital.
00:09
Hospital Drive, Mountain View cross streets are North Drive and South Drive.
00:21
Engine 52, I copy.
00:23
Responding for a fire alarm at the women's hospital El Camino Hospital.
00:29
It covers zone one general fire.
00:33
Copy.
00:34
Engine 52, Mountain View.
00:38
Go ahead.
00:41
Engine 52, the alarm company called again and advised you can cancel.
00:45
They received a reset and were contacted by a responsible on site advising there was no emergency.
00:51
It was caused by someone vaping in the bathroom.
00:56
Copy that.
00:59
Engine 52 on scene and in service.

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Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040

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