False fire alarm at Old Forge laundromat, Old Forge PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a possible fire at a laundromat near Main St in Old Forge after smoke and alarm activation were reported. Investigation determined that the incident was caused by dust from construction activity, and it was declared a false alarm. All responding units were cleared from the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Lackawanna & Wayne Counties Fire Dispatch & Operations
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03:5
Transcript:
00:00
Come to their units responding.
00:02
The caller reported fire alarms going off and smoke in a laundromat near Main St.
00:36
Lackawanna County, 14
00:38
mobile (number withheld), break road up Covington Township.
00:43
Eighty-nine year old male, weak flu-like symptoms.
00:57
Breaking road up in Covington Township for a nine year old male with flu-like symptoms.
01:03
Laurel Road is your cross street.
01:04
Ten o'clock is your time.
01:10
Engine 93
02:10
A fire here.
02:11
This was caused by a contractor cutting wood; material entered the rescue truck.
02:23
Wire dust from the contractor cutting the floor,
02:28
and I'm returning all units.
02:48
Lackawanna County, all companies near Main St in Old Forge, you can return to service.
02:55
False alarm.
03:02
Per command on scene, you can return to service.
03:05
False alarm.
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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:
S Main St, Old Forge, PA 18518
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