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False fire alarm caused by student at elementary school, San Jose CA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/6/2025 03:37 PM

Near Lucian Ave, San Jose, CA 95127

A fire alarm was activated at Macaulham Elementary School, but it was a false alarm caused by a student pulling the alarm handle. The alarm system had been having issues and was awaiting repair.

Audio|Source: San Jose Fire

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Engine 19, full station alarm in a high life hazard building, Macaulham Elementary School, near Lucian Avenue, Gribley Street and Lopala Drive, Station 19's area.

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I was a fire from Agent 7 and Cancel County Ambulance and PD.

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Engine 7, I'll cancel the ambulance and...

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Engine 19 center there engine 19 the site called in said it was a false alarm the same alarm that went off a few days ago I guess the student pulled the handle and broke it they've been having problems with it they're trying to get the alarm companies come out and fix it they did request

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Near Lucian Ave, San Jose, CA 95127

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