Scare At Post Office Turns Out To Be False Alarm

Firefighters have a discussion after responding to one of three false alarms at the Brownsville Post Office on Sunday. (photo T. Skees)

Edmonson Voice Staff Report
Firefighters were called out to the Brownsville Post Office Sunday afternoon when an area resident said they heard the fire alarm sounding from the property.

A thorough search of the premises resulted in no smoke, fire, nor emergency, but rather a faulty alarm. One firefighter said a possible cause for the malfunction was dust buildup on one of the alarm sensors.

Brownsville Police Jeff Jewel said another possibility was a low-battery backup that caused the alarm to sound.

The Brownsville Fire Department also made a return trip later that day followed by an additional response by the Brownsville Police Department.