Fire alarm at Cambridge building caused by dust, Cambridge MA
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Fire & ArsonAt a building near Columbia Street in Cambridge, a fire alarm was activated by a smoke detector in a rear hallway. Fire crews investigated and determined the alarm was likely caused by dust, not a fire.
Audio|Heard on: Cambridge Fire
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03:42
Transcript:
00:00
Okay, we have an initial report of accidental.
00:06
Thank you.
00:16
Thank you. Command, sir.
00:20
We have the activated policy.
00:24
Okay.
00:26
We can start clearing on, please.
00:30
That's perfect.
00:34
Command, engine six.
00:39
You're all of that, sir.
00:44
Thick has a message.
00:49
Panel out of three.
00:55
Yeah, sir,
00:56
sir.
00:57
You all set, sir.
01:00
Engine 6 to Fire Alarm.
01:04
We have it, thank you.
01:08
This is by command available.
01:11
Call on to make 100.
01:14
Available.
01:15
100. 100.
01:23
I try for a reset.
01:29
200 calling 201.
01:37
201 entered.
01:39
You just grab those keys out of the NMCA and I'll meet you back in the pump.
01:43
I have that.
01:50
Division 100 to enter 200 year old set.
01:53
That's a look of a reset.
01:55
Receive.
02:01
Division one to farmland.
02:04
Errol, I'm Antoniviswling.
02:10
All out, unbarks 2744,
02:14
code 745.
02:16
The box has been reset rebound.
02:18
Company is clear from a 745, 2744 is R&R 850.
02:30
Engine 2 to Fire Alarm, near Columbia St, 8:55
02:39
thank you the pilot
02:45
fire alarm answer we're on scene at near Columbia St in command on channel 16
02:56
Engine 2 off in community 55.
03:05
Committee 113.
03:06
Light of three.
03:11
You go back in service.
03:17
One view, Connecticut, hold 911.
03:22
Fire alarm, Mr.
03:28
Enter indicator rear hallway smoke detector.
03:31
Pletting Crosters, Warwickers, do dust.
03:33
Hey, sure, the rescue.
03:36
A, engine, interior investigated, rear hallway smoke detector, possibly due to dust, 857.
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Location mentioned:
Columbia St, Cambridge, MA 02139
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