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Heard on: Providence RI Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/18/2026 01:38 AM
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Attention engine two, engine one, Tower Ladder 1, rescue two, chief two, near Russell Lane for a fire alarm sounding.
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Attention two engine one, rescue two, chief two along with Tower Ladder 1 to near Russell Lane for residential fire alarm sounding.
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Faulty smoke detector triggers alarm near Russell Ln

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residential fire alarm near Russell Lane in Smithfield. No smoke or flames were visible upon arrival. The issue was determined to be a faulty or low-battery smoke detector, and units returned to service after confirming no fire was present.

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Russell Ln, Smithfield, RI 02917
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