Double-check this information. Community members have reported possible inaccuracies.

Disclaimer

CrimeRadar content is provided for situational awareness purposes only and does not constitute an official report, record, verified account, or legal determination.
Audio is sourced from publicly accessible public-safety dispatch communications. Transcripts, headlines, and summaries are generated by automated systems based on this audio. Users should rely on official sources for verified information.
By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

False fire alarm at nursing center due to cooking smoke, Lexington MA

Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/16/2025 07:06 AM

Watertown St, Lexington, MA 02421

As discussed during the dispatch call, a fire alarm was activated at Pine Knoll Nursing Center near Watertown Street due to smoke from cooking. Fire companies responded but later returned after confirming the cause.

Audio|Heard on: Lexington Fire and EMS Dispatch

Listen to dispatch call

01:38

Transcript:

00:00

Both stations,

00:01

receiving box 2715 for near Watertown Street, the Pine Knoll Nursing Center.

00:08

2715, near Watertown Street.

00:15

The latter one hazard, small delay from the high school.

00:21

And your fault has it.

00:24

All right away, Cetree.

00:30

Three three.

00:31

Three.

00:37

C3N1 Medican on for 31street.

00:43

QC. Angelo Medical under off near Watertown Street coming in as the West Wing smokes, heat, pulls.

00:50

Belmont will not be responded on the line box.

00:55

President.

00:58

Fire alarm to C3.

01:03

C3.

01:04

C3. A worker from Pine Knoll Nursing Center called, stating it was smoke from cooking.

01:13

The fire alarm is still going off.

01:16

All the requesting is someone to respond and shut them off.

01:26

Receive, we'll keep the engine four, myself, go, please.

01:30

We can return the other company.

01:35

I'm absent.

01:36

Engine one, ladder one, medic one.

01:37

You can return.

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:

Watertown St, Lexington, MA 02421

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct

Incorrect

Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.

Share This Information

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Lexington, MA

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.