After alarm fails, cops spot fire

Published February 5, 2012 5:00am ET



Prince George’s County fire officials say two police officers are to thank for reporting a Saturday fire at a College Park assisted living facility after the building’s alarm system failed.

The officers were on patrol when they spotted smoke on the sixth floor of the apartment complex. After alerting their dispatcher, the officers went inside the building, warned other residents and checked the apartment to ensure no one was in danger.

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