Fire alarm investigated near Washington St, Newton MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible alarm activation near Washington St in Newtonville. Smoke was detected in the rear stair area, but no danger was found. The alarm system was reset and the scene cleared.
Audio|Heard on: Newton Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
04:3
Transcript:
00:00
Receiving box 2376 Rice Vale, near Washington St.
00:04
Engine four, engine one, lot of three in seat two.
00:11
Engine for engine one, lot at 1220.
00:27
Rice Vale for the fire alarm.
00:29
Fire.
00:44
That fire alarm was Rice Vale, Newtonville?
00:47
That's affirmative.
01:19
They advised it's the rear stair smoke detector.
01:32
We're investigating, nothing showing as of command.
02:11
Activated smoke in the area.
02:12
No danger.
03:53
System restored to normal.
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Location mentioned:
Washington St, Newtonville, MA 02460
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