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Burnt popcorn triggers smoke alarm at hospital

Heard on: King WA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Dispatch 365 , you can respond to UWMC.
audio iconFire & Arson
University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
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Smoke was reported near the elevators on the third floor of the hospital’s Pacific Tower. A fire alarm pull station was activated. Responding units determined the smoke smell was caused by burnt popcorn in a room on that floor.

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