Fire alarm triggers evacuation at Waltham High School, Waltham MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, multiple fire units responded to a possible fire alarm activation at Waltham High School near Lexington Street. The building was evacuated as a precaution and no active fire was observed. Crews located a detector activation in a rear vestibule and confirmed safety before clearing the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Waltham Fire
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05:50
Transcript:
00:00
Engine two, engine eight, engine four, tower one.
00:07
Respond to box 3415 for near Lexington Street at Waltham High School.
00:15
Indicating zone seven.
00:17
Back level two, possible smoke.
01:00
Transmitting box 3415.
01:35
Alarm fire box 3415 has been received and transmitted for near Lexington Street at Waltham High School.
01:51
C2 from SRO on scene reports a fire alarm activation.
01:55
Central station indicates a smoke detector signal.
02:52
No smoke showing, building evacuated.
03:01
Command being passed.
04:51
Detected activation in rear building vestibule.
05:37
Command assumed at high school.
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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:
Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
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