False alarm sparks hotel evacuation in St. Mary's County, St Mary's County MD
Fire & ArsonIn St. Mary's County, fire and EMS responded to a hotel alarm and evacuated guests after smoke was reported. No fire was found; the alarm was malfunctioning.
Audio|Source: St. Mary's County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Fire and EMS units responded to the Holiday Inn Express and Suites.
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An alarm company reported a general fire alarm.
00:10
A caller reported smoke in the lobby.
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The building was evacuated, but no smoke or flames were seen.
00:23
Units confirmed no fire.
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Fire units arrived on scene.
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It's a four-story, non-combustible hotel.
00:33
No signs of smoke or fire; evacuation underway.
00:37
Units investigating.
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Units on scene confirming conditions.
00:41
Four stories, non-combustible hotel confirmed.
00:43
No evidence of fire.
00:44
Building evacuation ongoing.
00:46
Investigation continues in alarmed areas.
00:54
Alarm determined to be malfunctioning.
00:55
Units returning to service.
00:58
Clear to return; false alarm confirmed.
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Malfunctioning alarm; units in service.
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St. Mary's County, MD
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