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False fire alarm caused by food left on stove, Melrose MA

audio iconFire & Arson
Near Main St, Melrose, MA 02176

Firefighters responded to a fire alarm on the 5th floor near Main St in Melrose. Investigation showed the alarm was caused by food left cooking on the stove with no fire or damage.

Audio|Source: Melrose Fire Dispatch
01:22
Transcript:
00:00
Melrose Fire Department announcing a still alarm, Melrose Ladder 1.
00:02
Engine 2 dispatched to near Main St on the 5th floor for alarm sounding.
00:06
Melrose fire alarm sent at 1738.
00:08
Engine 2 is currently investigating.
00:09
Engine 2 on scene investigating at 1739.
00:12
Main Street command coordinating fire alarm for engine 2 companies investigating Division 5, Unit 505.
00:24
Fire alarm reported with that message.
00:27
Engine 2 investigating Unit 5057041.
00:29
Basic command of fire alarm, ladder to be cleared back in service.
00:35
Food on the stove in Unit 505 and no fire extension.
00:37
Fire alarm message confirmed.
00:39
Food on stove, no fire extension.
00:40
Unit 505, ladder clearing and returning to service.
00:42
1746.

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Near Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
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