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Heard on: Howard MD Fire Dispatch Group Calls · 1/18/2026 07:25 PM
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Tower to respond, (number withheld) and (number withheld) College Avenue.
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Smoke detector activation, Alpha (number withheld).
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Apparent fire alarm at building on College Ave
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel were dispatched to a possible alarm activation at a building on College Avenue in Ellicott City. Initial radio communication indicated a smoke detector had been triggered. The cause of the activation was not confirmed at the time of the call.
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