False fire alarm triggered by discarded device in trash, Hull MA


An officer responded to an alarm alert near Main Street. The alarm was coming from a discarded fire alarm found in a trash can. There was no active fire or danger at the location.
Audio|Source: Hull Public Safety
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Transcript:
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You can show me out near Main St.
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A party waved me down and informed me of an alarm going off.
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(name withheld).
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454 to hold control.
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Control. Control.
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There is an alarm going off and I attempt to reach the owner near Main St.
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Rissy. Is it a house alarm or a fire alarm?
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This is going to be an alarm coming from a trash can.
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454.4 control.
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Control. Control.
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You can show me clear.
00:48
Trash belonging to near Main St.
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It appears there is a fire alarm thrown away and it's been shut off.
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(name withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Near Main St, Hull, MA 02045
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