Sprinkler activated by broken main water pipe at building, Newton MA


A broken main water pipe caused the sprinkler system to activate at a building near Seminary Ave. There was no fire, but water was leaking and the main water supply was shut off to stop the leak.
Audio|Source: Newton Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Seminary Ave command of fire alarm.
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Fire alarm[1].
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There's a report of the main...
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We're checking into it.
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Receive. Section 4. June 4.
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Four Antriman.
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All right, Seminary Ave is coming in as well.
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Pestalsy Hall.
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We'll check it out.
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We've got the main fee to the building and the sprinkler is cracked.
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It's falling. Free seat.
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Commander Byerland? Fire alarm[1].
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Sergeant Sprinckler alarm company at this location.
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So the main water feed to both buildings is track at the base.
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We shut it down now.
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Please, Steve, we've got the bus for (number withheld) in the main hall in the main hall right.
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It's going to do it as well.
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Looks like the...
Police codes explained
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[1]
Fire alarm: Fire alarm activation
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Location mentioned:
Seminary Ave, Newton, MA 02466
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