Smoke detector activated due to tree limb damage, Westford MA


Police responded to a smoke detector going off intermittently near Birch Rd. No fire or smoke was found. The problem was caused by a tree limb pressing on a low wire, triggering the alarm.
Audio|Source: Westford Police
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Transcript:
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Burtleagen for near Birch Rd public assistance.
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Sedge near Birch Rd smoke detector that keeps going on and off.
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No smoke or fire at 1022.
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21. 21.
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Go ahead.
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I'll be clear.
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No damage to the vehicle or the house.
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It was a low wire that limb had hit and stressed it out.
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So I'll be clear.
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Location mentioned:
Near Birch Rd, Westford, MA 01886
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