Smoke in rail yard identified as heater exhaust, Boston MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of smoke in the Amtrak rail yard near Hall Road and the Fourth Street Bridge in Boston. Upon investigation, firefighters determined that the smoke was caused by a switch heater and no fire was present. The scene was cleared without incident.
Audio|Heard on: Suffolk MA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:25
Transcript:
00:00
Can you check with the caller on this?
00:02
We investigated the railroad tracks off of Hall Road and we're now on Amtrak Yard by the Fourth Street Bridge.
00:10
We find nothing yet.
00:16
Engine 39, that call came from Amtrak.
00:18
They didn't have an exact location.
00:19
They just received one report in that area.
00:22
They have nothing further.
00:25
Very high as the message.
00:30
Nine forty-six.
00:33
Fire alarm very high.
00:36
Engine thirty-nine.
00:43
God,
00:46
We're going to investigate further.
00:51
Engine 39, rescuing privateer 948.
00:56
Engine 3, occupants are out of the elevator.
01:02
Engine 3, you have occupants out of the elevator, 948.
01:09
Fire alarm, engine 39 calling.
01:14
Engine 39.
01:17
We're in the Amtrak rail yard.
01:20
They turned on a switch heater.
01:23
It's putting off smoke.
01:24
There is no fire here.
01:25
We're going to retract.
Disclaimer:
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:
4th St, Boston, MA 02129
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