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Heard on: Yellowstone County Law Enforcment, Fire and EMS · 1/16/2026 08:11 PM
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Engine one fire alarm.
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Engine 1, respond for a smoke detector alarm at Nova Center for the Performing Arts.
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False alarm triggered at Nova Arts building

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial building near Montana Avenue after a smoke detector alarm activated at the Nova Center for the Performing Arts. The activation was later found to be caused by a fog machine, and a key holder was present on-site. No fire was reported.

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Montana Ave, Billings, MT 59101
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