Smoke triggers fire alarm at Congress Square Plaza, Portland ME
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible fire alarm activation at Congress Square Plaza near Forest Avenue in Portland. The alarm company reported smoke visible on multiple floors, including the basement, second, and third levels. Firefighters from several units, including engines and a rescue crew, were dispatched to investigate the source of the smoke.
Audio|Heard on: Portland Fire
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01:13
Transcript:
00:00
Stand by for box alarm.
00:07
Attention station, striking city box 2386 for near Forest Avenue, Congress Square Plaza.
00:14
Alarm company showing smoke and alarm pulls on the third floor, and the company is calling in Congress Square Plaza second floor hallway outside reporting smoke.
00:27
On the box ladder one, it says.
00:28
Engine five, engine six, rescue one on op six.
00:32
Striking city box 2386 for near Forest Avenue, Congress Square Plaza showing smoke and pulls from basement through third floor.
00:42
Alarm company is calling in second floor outside reporting smoke.
00:48
On the box ladder one, ladder engine five, engine six, rescue one, op six.
00:58
July file.
01:04
Oh, I'm answering Engine Five.
01:10
We're off at 2240.
01:12
Is that investigating on Channel Six?
Disclaimer:
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:
Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
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