Fire alarm triggered by burnt popcorn at home, Felton PA


A fire alarm activated in a single-family home near Bob's Road was caused by burnt popcorn. There was no actual fire or emergency.
Audio|Source: York County Fire
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Transcript:
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Company 54 and Engine 54.
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Box 5409. East Hopewell Township.
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Near Bob's Road.
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Fire alarm.
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Timeout 1850.
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Utility 19-tall insane.
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Thank you one.
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54, called in the alarm company,
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stating that the Zone 10, fire alarm was going off in a single-family dwelling.
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They were now stating that the alarm was canceled.
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Okay. They've received proper codes. You can put the box and service.
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They did not advise any proper code that just says the alarm company advised the alarm was canceled.
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All right. Can you make a call back to the alarm company to confirm?
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I'm trying to call the owner. Stand by.
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Spoke with the homeowner (name withheld). He stated that it was burnt popcorn. There's no need for fire department.
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Okay, let's go ahead and put the box in service.
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I'm clear.
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You can do, sir.
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Location mentioned:
Near Bobs Rd, Felton, PA 17322
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