Fire and water leak reported at apartment building, Bellingham MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a fire alarm and major water leak at an apartment building near North Main Street in Bellingham. There was also a reported odor of gas. A building representative arrived to help with shutting down the system to prevent further damage.
Audio|Heard on: Bellingham Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
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02:28
Transcript:
00:00
Units at apartment near Main St with those keys.
00:13
We had a fire alarm.
00:17
Fire alarm.
00:21
Paramedic contact.
00:28
Negative, I've called both contacts about five or six times.
00:32
They're not picking up.
00:36
All right, they got extensive water leak here, likely a burst pipe.
00:45
Received, I'm gonna keep trying.
00:52
Yeah, we have an open door leaking water out back.
00:56
Also a strong odor of gas.
01:05
Okay, is that in the?
01:13
It's the courtyard area.
01:17
Yeah, I already see it.
01:18
That's where the water's all pouring out of.
01:23
Fire alarm to North Main Street command.
01:28
Command, go ahead.
01:32
We have finally reached a representative.
01:35
They will be responding.
01:38
All right, let's all that they have extensive water flow.
01:45
Probably going to have to shut down the system and drain it before causing more damage.
01:55
Received.
02:03
L2 to command.
02:07
(name withheld).
02:10
Unable to gain access to the apartment on this.
02:18
Hanging in, we have a representative coming.
02:26
Received. Making our way back down.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
N Main St, Bellingham, MA 02019
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