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Heard on: Jasper County Fire and EMS · 1/13/2026 09:01 PM
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Colfax fire is needed at (number withheld) Federal Avenue, Microtel.
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Fire alarm 1st floor heat and smoke detector.
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Apparent false fire alarm at hotel in Colfax

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were called to a hotel on Federal Avenue in Colfax for a possible fire alarm activation involving a heat and smoke detector on the first floor. The alarm company later clarified that the alert could be disregarded, indicating no active fire was present.

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Federal Ave, Colfax, IA 50054
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