Fire and hold-up alarms triggered likely by false alarm, Allentown PA
Fire & ArsonFire and hold-up alarms were triggered at a location near Edward Ave. The alarm company spoke to a responsible person who was not at the scene and believes the alarms were likely false. It is possible a neighbor triggered the holdup alarm while trying to access a barn. There is no evidence of an actual emergency.
Audio|Source: Lehigh County Police
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Transcript:
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104.5.5. Fire alarm[1] with a keypad activation.
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We did also get a second text to 911 saying they also got a hold-up alarm from the address.
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So stay, please, it's also en route.
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Thank you. Okay.
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Okay.
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Have it.
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603, 1096, clear all units.
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Number 6203.
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We got another call from the alarm company stating they spoke to a responsible party.
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They are not on scene.
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They believe it may be a false alarm.
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They believe the neighbor may be attempting to access the barn in regards to that holdup alarm.
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They'll update for your fire alarm.
Police codes explained
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Fire alarm: Automatic fire alarm activation call type
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Location mentioned:
Near Edward Ave, Allentown, PA 18103
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