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Automatic fire alarm triggers false alarm due to batteries, Reading PA

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Near Flint Ridge Dr, Reading, PA 19607

Emergency responders arrived at a house after a fire alarm went off. They found the smoke detector had been activated but discovered it was only a false alarm because the batteries needed to be changed.

Audio|Source: Berks County Emergency Services
02:14
Transcript:
Cumberland Township, automatic fire alarm activation at a residential address. Smoke detector on first floor triggered. Responders confirmed it was a false alarm caused by changing batteries.

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Location mentioned:
Near Flint Ridge Dr, Reading, PA 19607
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