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Broken sprinkler triggers fire alarm near hospital

Heard on: Needham Fire Operations
01:56
00:00
Both stations, all companies.
audio iconFire & Arson
Centre St, Needham, MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible alarm activation at a hospital on Chestnut Street in Needham. Crews investigated reports of a sprinkler water flow near the emergency room, which was later determined to be caused by a broken sprinkler behind the hospital. No active fire was found, and operations were held at the scene.

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