Fire alarm activated by water in basement; no hazard found, Waltham MA


Fire alarm was triggered in a building on River Street. The cause was likely rainwater entering the basement. No fire or danger was found. The air quality was checked and found safe. The alarm was reset and the residents and property management were informed.
Audio|Source: Waltham Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
River Street, Commandow, down.
00:01
River Street, Commander.
00:02
We gain access to the utility closet.
00:04
Fund deactivator detector.
00:05
No apparent cause, possibly from rain, water that got into the basement.
00:09
There's no hazard at this location, air has been metered, terminating command returning available.
00:13
The tenant has been advised and will advise of property management to a handle.
00:18
Gained access to that panel, unknown reason for the activation.
00:22
Resident has been advised, possibly caused due to water.
00:24
Terminated command 744[1].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
744: Terminated Command
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Location mentioned:
River St, Waltham, MA 02453
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