Possible chimney fire near High Ridge Rd, Boxford MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel responded to a possible chimney fire near High Ridge Rd in Boxford. The homeowner reported hearing unusual noises and seeing embers coming from the chimney while a fire was burning in the fireplace. Command unit C2 upgraded the call to a general response after initial dispatch.
Audio|Heard on: Boxford Fire
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Party reporting a possible chimney fire near High Ridge Rd.
00:21
This is the Boxford fire alarm repeating an east call for possible chimney fire.
00:30
Near High Ridge Rd.
00:34
Homeowner does have a fire in the fireplace,
00:38
but hears a noise coming from the chimney and can see hot embers up the stack.
00:51
(number withheld).
00:55
Fire alarm from Command unit C2[1].
01:00
Alarm answering Command unit C2[1].
01:04
Upgrade that to a general.
01:09
(number withheld).
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
C2: Command staff unit, typically assigned to a deputy or assistant chief.
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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:
High Ridge Rd, Boxford, MA 01921
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