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Steam mistaken for smoke near Mechanic and Elliot

Heard on: Newton Police and Fire
03:16
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In the area of Elliot Street and Mechanic Street for a possible structure fire, it's going to be a white house on the corner.
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Mechanic St & Elliot St, Newton, MA 02464
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a possible house fire near Mechanic Street and Elliot Street in Newton. Initial callers saw what appeared to be smoke coming from a white house, but responding units determined the source was steam from a dryer vent. Streets were temporarily closed while firefighters investigated before confirming no active fire.

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