False fire alarm caused by faulty detector, Lowell MA
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Fire & ArsonA fire alarm at a location near Chelmsford Street in Lowell was activated but found to be caused by a faulty detector. The homeowner will replace the faulty device, and no fire was present.
Audio|Heard on: Lowell Police Department
Listen to dispatch call
03:28
Transcript:
00:00
Latitude of fire alarm.
00:05
Okay,
00:06
I'm going off right.
00:09
Copy.
00:11
Two-five floor.
00:16
Go ahead.
00:18
Near Chelmsford Street with Mass 5, Charlie Keelof-Fox.910.
00:24
Copy.
00:36
Thank you. On the air to the water department, drop off the truck, around service.
00:47
Air, water department, out of service. Air, water department, out of service.
01:00
Just watching.
01:03
He was off.
01:08
Twenty-three to Dracon.
01:15
You can show what's out.
01:17
You can show us out.
01:21
It's all.
01:24
Copy.
01:25
One's on scene, fire on.
01:30
The other one on scene.
01:37
The other one on scene.
01:39
Business is closed, no one is around, clear.
01:55
Please.
01:59
All right.
02:01
Good night old.
02:03
Go ahead, 9.
02:04
Stop and hold for mass commercial whiskey (number withheld).
02:10
The Lodge white box truck says A&M floor covering.
02:15
It's our last scene here at 1555 hours.
02:21
Recease.
02:28
For a little bit.
02:29
I'll let you know when we're back.
02:34
Received, you're out of service.
02:35
You let us know when you're back.
02:43
Hello.
02:46
Process.
02:48
Three zero five got entry off with Mass Tag 3 Romeo Papa X-ray (number withheld).
02:55
Received.
03:01
Twenty five, please, citation.
03:04
Copy.
03:09
Engine 4 to fire alarm.
03:13
Answering engine 4.
03:16
Faulty detector, homeowner is going to replace.
03:19
Engine 4, Ladder 1 return.
03:23
Received, faulty detector, homeowner is going to replace it.
03:26
Four and ladder one are returning.
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Location mentioned:
Chelmsford St, Lowell, MA 01851
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