False fire alarm triggered by candle near Ruth St, Waterbury CT


Firefighters responded to a fire alarm near Ruth Street. The fire alarm was triggered by a candle, not an actual fire, so all units were cleared.
Audio|Source: Waterbury Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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For a fire alarm near Roop Street.
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Engine 11. Engine 8.
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Truck 2. Respond for an automatic fire alarm.
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Near Ruth Street.
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Near Ruth Street.
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Cross streets of Bennett Avenue and Wilkenda Avenue.
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Engine 11. Engine 8.
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Truck 2. Respond for an automatic fire alarm.
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Near Ruth Street.
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Near Ruth Street.
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Cross streets of Bennett Avenue and Wilkenda Avenue.
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General 11 on scene, two-story wood frame, will be investigating.
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Okay? Proceed, two-story wood frame, I'll investigate.
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The engine 11 Waterbury, alarm set off by a candle.
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If you cancel, cancel the balance, engine 11 is available.
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Proceed, alarm set off by candle, sounds released, engine 11 is available.
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Engine 11 is available. Engine 8 truck to stand down.
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Location mentioned:
Near Ruth St, Waterbury, CT 06708
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