False fire alarm triggered by hair dryer at home, Manassas Park VA


A fire alarm sounded at a residence near Polk Drive. Firefighters investigated and found no fire; the smoke detector was triggered by a hair dryer being used by the homeowner.
Audio|Source: Prince William County Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Box 8901 on 5 Bravo for a fire alarm, near Polk Drive, cross-read of Modassus Drive, Engine 509, Tower 501 at 1857.
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The alarm company, you have an audible from the hallway smoke detector.
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You want to throw a callback.
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Is he flooring? It's okay?
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We're good.
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Okay. Single family, nothing showing, alpha, bravo, doubt that's skate.
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On 208, 509, copy two stories, single family, nothing shown inside, alpha-Bravo.
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Investigated with a crew of 2, 1859.
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Voter 487, one of my service.
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Motor 4871, okay.
00:28
Motor 4857, I'm out of service.
00:30
Okay, motor 4857.
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Change 509 from Princeton.
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Danger 509.
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False alarm.
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Doc, you think you're using a hose, a hair dryer.
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Copy homeowner using a hair dryer.
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1900 hours.
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Holding all units clear.
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Location mentioned:
Near Polk Dr, Manassas Park, VA 20111
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