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False fire alarm at Wells Research CenterNewton MA

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Boylston St Suite 201, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the Wells Research Center near Wells Avenue. The alarm was triggered accidentally by workmen on site and determined to be a false alarm. All responding units were cleared to stand down.

Audio|Heard on: Newton Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:26
Transcript:
00:00
Receiving box 93112 for the address near Wells Avenue.
00:08
The Wells Research Center response is Engine 710.
00:13
Ladder 2 C2.
00:14
Receiving box 93112, the Wells Research Center near Wells Avenue response is Engine 10-7, Ladder 2, C2.
00:33
Details at C2.
00:38
Answering.
00:41
C2, it's set off by alarm company on scene.
00:45
They can handle it.
00:50
Okay, on the message.
00:53
Do you need any resources there?
00:58
No, we're all set.
01:02
Received T2 to fire alarm.
01:05
Fire alarm, sir.
01:10
It's a 740 by workmen, fire detail on scene.
01:14
We'll send the all out on the box.
01:17
Further orders is D2 all out on box 93112.
01:21
It's going to be a 740 with workmen on scene.
01:24
All apparatus can stand down again.

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Location mentioned:
Boylston St Suite 201, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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