False alarm at Boylston home caused by smoke detector battery, Boylston MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire department responded to a reported structure fire near Cross Street in Boylston. No fire was found; the alarm was triggered by a faulty smoke detector battery in the attic. Units remained on scene to assist the homeowner.
Audio|Heard on: Boylston Area Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:14
Transcript:
00:00
Fire alarm, Ladder 1.
00:04
Go ahead, Ladder 1.
00:06
On arrival, near Cross Street.
00:10
Two and a half story wood frame with attached garage, nothing showing. Three sides to be investigating. W1 with command.
00:18
We saved you on arrival. W1 will have command, nothing showing 1414.
00:32
Okay, got it on, you know.
00:41
All right for the man.
00:47
Fire alarm is answered.
00:52
Bad battery in the attic.
00:56
We're going to be remaining on scene with the homeowner at the place.
01:02
The detector's actually pulled down.
01:07
It was a bad battery and a detector in the attic.
01:11
It would be assisting the homeowner.
01:13
1420.
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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:
Cross St, Boylston, MA 01505
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