False fire alarm in apartment caused by burnt food, Urbandale IA


A fire alarm sounded in a three-story apartment building near 142nd Street. Firefighters found no fire but smoke from burnt food in the hallway. The situation was under control with no evacuation needed.
Audio|Source: Westcom Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 431. Fire alarm, near 142nd Street.
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Engine,
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431. Fire alarm, near 142nd,
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Street.
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Cross streets are, Southwest, Helveyline, Road, and Greenbelt Drive.
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On arrival, use, Pack 5. Timeout, 1656.
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Mansion 431.
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Go ahead.
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Near 142nd Street.
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Three-story wood frame, multifamily dwelling.
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Nothing showing from the exterior.
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No evacuation.
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Engine 431 is going to have 142nd command.
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We'll be out to investigate. We'll move the attack pipe.
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Copyright, three-story wood frame,
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multi-family dwelling. Nothing sure for the exterior out to investigate, and it'll be on Tack 5 with command of September 1.
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I found someone in the hallway said it's Department 209.
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They were making muffins,
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burn them or something.
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There's no fire, no nothing.
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A little bit of smoke and haze in the hallway.
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It's clearing out pretty quick.
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Crowby, do we need ventilation?
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The resident says she didn't want any, but there is some smoke in the hallway, so...
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Is there enough smoke if a reset is not possible?
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I don't think so. I think it's pretty clear. I think you should be able to reset.
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Copy attending reset.
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Location mentioned:
Near NW 142nd St, Urbandale, IA 50323
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