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Fire alarm triggered at church, likely false alarm, Rome GA

audio iconFire & Arson
Near Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165

A fire alarm went off at a church location, but there was no actual fire. It seems to be a false alarm linked to construction work. Someone entered the wrong code for the alarm.

Audio|Source: Floyd County Police, Fire and EMS
01:41
Transcript:
Dispatch, 0.5, engine 6, responding to a fire alarm, near Shorter Ave. Still gathering information. It's at the Western Room Baptist Church. The point of activation shows no visible problems. Dispatch, I will investigate further. The alarm company reported that someone on site entered the wrong passcode. There is construction work ongoing at this location. We're in service.

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Near Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165
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