Smoke detector triggered by leaf blower dust, Provo UT
Fire & ArsonA smoke detector at an apartment complex went off. The alarm company reported dust from a leaf blower set off the detector, so it was a false alarm and fire units were canceled.
Audio|Source: Utah County Public Safety
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Transcript:
238 a road. 5J7, this will be a 1075[1]. Hi, copy. It showed in the elevator machine room: smoke alarm, 11:09 drop time. No way you can work on the alarm system. 841 North University Avenue, Provo, The Cottages. We got a callback from the alarm company — it was caused by a leaf blower that blew dust into the smoke detector. Engine 22 can cancel. Verify as (name withheld) 22 can cancel.
238 a road. 5J7, this will be a 1075[1]. Hi, copy. It showed in the elevator machine room: smoke alarm, 11:09 drop time. No way you can work on the alarm system. 841 North University Avenue, Provo, The Cottages. We got a callback from the alarm company — it was caused by a leaf blower that blew dust into the smoke detector. Engine 22 can cancel. Verify as (name withheld) 22 can cancel.
Police codes explained
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[1]
1075: Fire alarm
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Location mentioned:
Near N University Ave, Provo, UT 84604
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