Smoke odor and flickering lights at business near Main St, Waltham MA


Fire department responded to a report of smoke odor and flickering lights at businesses near Main St. No fire was found, but multiple outlets and lights were malfunctioning due to a possible electrical issue. Utility company was notified.
Audio|Source: Waltham Police & Fire
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Transcript:
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we just checked out near Main St for an odor of smoke.
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There is a slight odor in one of the offices.
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We checked the area with a tick.
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We didn't find anything.
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It seems like it's probably two phases in there because all the outlets work, but the lights are flickering on and off.
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All right, do you need another company up there to help you? I'm going to head up that way.
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Yeah, I want you just send me a company because there's another business down with also the light issue.
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Receive thing to the Walthamity out there.
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I do Waltham fire calling engine two over the air.
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Engine 2 has it.
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Engine 2, I'll show your respond in the area near Main St.
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With engine full and C2 is 1543.
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C2. C2.
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C2. See as some of the wires available to respond.
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And that will notify why is to response, 1544.
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Location mentioned:
Near Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
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