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Heard on: San Francisco City Fire and EMS · 1/17/2026 08:35 PM
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San Francisco General Hospital had a patient vaping that activated the smoke detector.
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Was reset prior to our arrival.
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False fire alarm at San Francisco General Hospital
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a false fire alarm occurred at San Francisco General Hospital after a patient’s vaping activated a smoke detector. The alarm was reset before emergency crews arrived, and no fire was reported.
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Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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