Accidental fire alarm at Wyman Street Apartments, Newton MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible alarm activation near Wyman Street Apartments in Newton. Multiple engines and ladder units were dispatched. Initial reports mentioned possible basement smoke, but no actual fire was found. The alarm was later confirmed to be accidental.
Audio|Heard on: Newton Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
04:36
Transcript:
00:00
For the address near Wyman Street Apartments in Newton.
00:03
Response is Engine 7, Engine 2, Ladder 2 and C2.
00:08
That's receiving Box (number withheld) for the address near Wyman Street Apartments.
00:15
Responses Engine 7, Engine 3, Ladder 2, and C2.
00:49
With the fire, near Wyman Street for the fire alarm.
01:31
No smoke or fire observed.
02:28
We're off on Wyman Street, nothing showing, investigating.
03:23
Channels indicating basement smoke at rear, we're investigating.
04:31
Confirmed accidental.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Wyman St, Newton, MA 02468
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