Illegal trash burning near Adams St causes smoke, Leominster MA


Responders received reports of heavy black smoke near Adams Street, initially believed to be a garage fire. Upon arrival, it was determined that people were burning trash illegally, causing the smoke.
Audio|Source: Leominster Police and Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Fire alarm, RITU.
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Fire alarm, answer.
00:02
We got black smoke on the street.
00:05
It might be out of them. Rest secure, go ahead with that street again.
00:07
Rescue 2, you're reporting heavy, black smoke behind near Pearl Street.
00:14
Affirmative. I think it's actually going to be Adams, but I can't tell it's in between.
00:18
Looks like a garage, maybe.
00:19
Okay, I'll fill out the assignment.
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Adam Street, Adams.
00:21
Near Adams Street, possible garage fire.
00:28
Frile, I'm ready to.
00:29
Answer, rescue, too.
00:30
It's going to be people burning trash.
00:32
Hey, all companies disregard the previous dispatch.
00:35
Redsby 2, you're going to need an engine company.
00:38
Okay, it's going to be engine 4 for the illegal burn, near Adams.
00:40
Engine 4. Meet Rescue 2, near Adams Street.
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Illegal Burn[1].
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That's engine 4, meet Rescue 2, near Adams Street, possible illegal burn.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Illegal Burn: Unauthorized outdoor burning
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Location mentioned:
Near Adams St, Leominster, MA 01453
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