Smoke Detector Alarm Investigation at 245 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo
Source: Buffalo Police, Fire and EMS
245 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA
Summary: Buffalo Fire Department responded to a report of ringing alarms at apartment 419, 245 Elmwood Avenue, located between North and Summer streets. Multiple units, including Engine 2, Engine 37, Ladder 4, and B-44, were dispatched to investigate. Upon arrival, crews found no visible smoke or fire and no alarms sounding in the building's fire panel. Further investigation revealed that only the smoke detector in apartment 419 was activated, with no signs of fire or hazard. The situation was contained, and the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) was notified for follow-up.