Smoke in basement leads to boiler issue in Peabody, Peabody MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke in the basement of a residence near MacArthur Circle in Peabody. Upon investigation, the source was determined to be an issue with the building’s boiler. The situation was handled under a Code C, indicating a reduced-priority response. No active fire was found, and crews remained onsite to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Peabody Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
04:59
Transcript:
00:00
Okay. near MacArthur Circle for smoke in the basement.
00:07
Roger.
00:23
At Tracy Street, reached a male party (name withheld).
00:28
Same complaint about the Tacoma truck.
00:36
KBD 17 to PC control, I'm here now.
00:38
What's the plate?
00:41
The reporting party should be standing by.
00:50
Engine 5, Ladder 1, Car 2 nearest cross streets MacArthur Road.
01:01
Responding companies called in through the homeowner, smoke in the basement could be coming from the burner.
01:30
File, I'm at unit five.
01:38
Small two-story residential.
01:42
We got nothing showing from three side.
01:48
Five in the investigation.
01:55
Nothing showing from three sides.
01:57
You have command.
01:58
Going to be investigating.
02:17
PBD 16 to control, you can arrive fire.
02:24
Code C[1].
02:42
Fire alarm from command.
02:49
Continue the ladder ventilation, return all other companies.
02:56
We're going to continue in the ladder for ventilation.
04:55
This is going to be an issue with the boiler.
04:57
We're going to maintain with fire, but we'll be available if needed.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Code C: Cold/reduced-priority response
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
1A MacArthur Cir, Peabody, MA 01960
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