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Heard on: Harvey County and Newton KS Law & EMS · 1/16/2026 06:01 PM
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Station one, fire alarm, New Hope Shelter, near South Meridian.
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Station one, near South Meridian fire alarm.
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False alarm suspected at New Hope Shelter

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible false fire alarm at New Hope Shelter near South Meridian in Newton. Staff and the alarm company reported that the alert might have been triggered by other noise or acetone, and responders were placed on standby while verifying the situation.

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S Meridian Rd, Newton, KS 67114
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