False fire alarm triggered by contractors, Georgetown MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated an apparent alarm activation at a residence near Forest Street in Georgetown. The incident involved an accidental trigger by contractors performing flooring work. No fire or damage was found, and the units cleared the scene after confirming it was a false alarm.
Audio|Heard on: Georgetown Police and Fire, Groveland Fire, Haverhill Fire
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01:42
Transcript:
00:00
Alarm engine four.
00:03
Fire alarm answering engine four.
00:06
Engine four, rescue two on arrival.
00:08
Stand by for update.
00:09
Unable to access due to driveway.
00:12
Engine four, rescue two on arrival.
00:15
Stand by for an update.
00:17
(number withheld).
00:23
(number withheld) cars on scene.
00:25
(number withheld).
00:31
Fire engine four with NFC.
00:34
Fire alarm answered, engine four.
00:37
We have a medium wood frame residential, nothing showing, investigating.
00:45
Medium wood frame residential, nothing showing.
00:48
Investigating.
00:50
(number withheld).
00:56
Rescue Two from Engine Four.
01:01
Go ahead.
01:03
You can stand by at this time.
01:04
I see those contractors on site.
01:07
Please stand by.
01:14
Fire alarm from Engine Four.
01:18
Fire alarm answering, Engine Four.
01:21
Accidental activation of the alarm.
01:23
Contractors on site doing finished flooring.
01:25
Engine Four, Rescue Two clear returning.
01:30
Accidental contractors on scene.
01:35
Engine Four and Rescue Two cleared.
01:41
(number withheld).
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:
Forest St, Georgetown, MA 01833
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