Fire alarm triggers burning smell investigation, Franklin MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters in Franklin responded to a fire alarm activation after a caller reported a burning odor, possibly like melting plastic, near Prospect Street. Crews investigated a reported smell from the kitchen. No visible flames or smoke were found.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:19
Transcript:
00:00
Near Prospect Street.
00:01
I have a caller on scene saying that their fire alarm is going off and that they can smell some sort of burning odor.
00:07
Thinks it smells like plastic melting.
00:09
Can't see any flame or smoke.
00:33
This is shift alarm battalion one, engine one, engine two, A two, Tower 1, near Prospect Street.
00:39
Fire alarm activation, odor of burning.
00:50
Fire alarm activation, odor of something burning in the hall.
01:13
Caller smells something burning.
01:16
No flames seen.
01:33
We believe it's coming from the kitchen, but the homeowner is unsure.
02:06
All units responding to Prospect Street, fire alarm sounding with odor of burning in the kitchen.
02:16
No smoke or fire seen at this time, just a burning smell.
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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:
Prospect St, Franklin, MA 02038
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