Small brush fire reported near Washington St building, Wellesley MA


A fire alarm was triggered near Washington Street after a passerby reported seeing sparks and smelling smoke from the building. Firefighters responded quickly and found a small brush fire, which they extinguished promptly.
Audio|Source: Wellesley Police and Fire, AreaWide3, Metro Fire
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Transcript:
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Fire alarm[1] is on for Car 3[2], Engine 5[3], Power 2, Engine 1[4] in place of Quint 3[6], near Washington St, reports by a third party walking by.
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She saw sparks and smelt smoke coming from the building.
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Again, Fire alarm[1] is on for Car 3[2], Engine 5[3], Engine 1[4], Tower 2[5],
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near Washington St, reports by third party that she felt smoke and saw sparks coming from the building, 1843.
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14-10, water control.
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14-10. I'll be all on firemetic 27 and watch.
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Receive. Rival 1844.
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Moles control, the 1403.
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1403. Sir,
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can you respond with the fire department over to near Washington St, have a report of smoke and sparks coming from the bullet?
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2-508-1-3-0.
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GOWA-2 is responding.
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Car two-hunter responding, 1844.
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Car three is on arrival, investigating.
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Carthier on arrival, investigating 1845.
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Good morning.
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Engine 5[3] on responding 1845.
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Engine 5[3] on responding, 1845.
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Engine 5[3], pull right into the park and lost adjacent to me.
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We got a small brush fire here.
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Enjoy responding.
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Andrew on responding,
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1845.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Fire alarm: Activated alert for possible fire
[2]
Car 3: Fire department command vehicle
[3]
Engine 5: Fire engine company 5
[4]
Engine 1: Fire engine company 1
[5]
Tower 2: Aerial fire apparatus
[6]
Quint 3: Multi-purpose fire apparatus (not present)
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Location mentioned:
Near Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481
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