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Heard on: San Francisco City Fire and EMS · 1/18/2026 06:16 AM
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Van Ness building alarm was set off by cigarette smoke.
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It's been investigated.
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Alarm triggered by cigarette smoke on Van Ness Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel investigated an alarm near Van Ness Avenue that appeared to have been triggered by cigarette smoke. The alarm was checked and reset with no further hazard found.

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Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
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