116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Steamy shower sets off smoke alarms at Cedar Rapids apartments
Smoke alarms sounded at Oak Hill Manor apartments at 1311 15th St. SE this morning.
The 911 caller said no one knew why they were going off, according to police scanner traffic.
Firefighters and police rushed to the scene. They quickly learned that a hot, steamy shower had set off the alarms.
Find more information on the conditions that can activate smoke alarms, including steam from showers, at the United States Fire Administration's Web site.
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