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Discarded smoke detector triggers false alarm

Heard on: Orange County and Orlando Fire and EMS
05:18
00:00
Okay, Engine 43, select Fire 7 and repeat.
audio iconFire & Arson
Kensington Shore Dr, Orlando, FL 32827
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Fire crews responded to an alarm they first believed was coming from a home on Westland Drive. On arrival they heard an alarm but saw no smoke or flames and searched for the source. They later found a discarded smoke detector sounding inside a trash can near Kensington, and confirmed there was no fire or other hazard.

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