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Smoke alarm triggered at Cats Academy, Newton MA

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/29/2025 07:36 AM

Washington St, Newton, MA 02458

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a smoke alarm activation at Cats Academy near Washington Street in Newton, MA. The alarm was triggered by a smoke detector in the lobby, but there was no fire. Fire units investigated, confirmed there was no hazard, and cleared the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Newton Police and Fire

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01:38

Transcript:

00:00

Receiving box 2414 for near Washington Street, Cats Academy.

00:05

For Engine 1, Engine 4, Ladder 3 and C2.

00:08

Receiving box 2414, near Washington Street Cats Academy.

00:12

For Engine 1, Engine 4, Ladder 3 and C2, 1036.

00:21

With the fire near Washington Street, fire alarm.

00:39

Received and transmitted box 2414.

00:42

Put them up at near Washington Street Cats Academy first.

00:45

Engine 1, Engine 4, Ladder C2.

00:54

Fire alarm with Engine 1, 2414.

00:57

Nothing showing.

00:59

Ladder 3 has command.

01:00

We have workers on scene.

01:02

Ladder 3, you're up.

01:03

Engine 1, nothing showing.

01:04

Report workers on scene.

01:05

Ten 30, next.

01:13

Cats Academy to fire alarm.

01:19

Yeah.

01:20

We have an activated smoke detector in the lobby.

01:24

Engine and ladder can handle it.

01:26

C2.

01:29

C2 has us. Send the all out 2414, hold 94 last three.

01:34

Send the all out.

01:36

Pull out of three.

01:37

1040.

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Location mentioned:

Washington St, Newton, MA 02458

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