False Alarm Due to Dust

Minnesota

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A fire alarm at a four-story apartment building in Minneapolis was accidentally triggered by dust from a worker, prompting a response from firefighters. No fire was present, and units have returned to service.

Fire Alarm Triggered by Dust

Dispatch command on 7th. Alarm's going to remain in trouble mode. Building management's going to call to get one of the fire alarm sensors maintained on the second floor.

The alarm system remains in trouble mode. Building management will arrange maintenance for a second-floor sensor.

Crews have reset the alarm system and are concluding their response.

Dispatch, command on 7th. We verified, set off by dust. Engine 1, ladder, 3 can handle. Put the rest back in service.

Dispatch, command on 7th. We verified, set off by dust. Engine 1, ladder, 3 can handle. Put the rest back in service. Received. Verified, set off by dust.

Firefighters confirmed the alarm was set off by dust. Most units are returning to service.

 Received, worker set-off, Engine 1, Ladder 3 will handle, 1817.

Worker set-off, hold Engine 1, Ladder 3. Received, worker set-off, Engine 1, Ladder 3 will handle, 1817.

Firefighters determined the alarm was accidentally triggered by a worker.

Initial assignment en route to a multi-residential fire alarm, 1101 7th Street South.

 Calling by the resident on scene, hearing alarms sound throughout the building.

 Another resident reporting possibly caused by a dust hitting the first floor smoke sensor.

Initial assignment en route to a multi-residential fire alarm, 1101 7th Street South. Calling by the resident on scene, hearing alarms sound throughout the building. Another resident reporting possibly caused by a dust hitting the first floor smoke sensor. Map 101 Charlie at 1815.

Firefighters are investigating a fire alarm triggered by dust hitting a smoke sensor on the first floor.

Dispatch, Engine 1, Engine 11. Ladder 3 arrived, 1101 7th Street South. Four-story apartment building, nothing showing. Engine 1 has command. We'll be checking.

 Received, arriving to a four-story apartment building, nothing showing. Commanding and checking at 18-16.

Dispatch, Engine 1, Engine 11. Ladder 3 arrived, 1101 7th Street South. Four-story apartment building, nothing showing. Engine 1 has command. We'll be checking. Received, arriving to a four-story apartment building, nothing showing. Commanding and checking at 18-16. Engine 7, Chief 3 on 7th. Received, arriving on 7th at 18-16.

Firefighters on scene report no visible signs of fire from a four-story apartment building. They are investigating further.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1101 S 7th St.

Fire Alarm Triggered by Dust

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