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Fire crews investigate burning odor on Essex St

Heard on: Saugus Police and Fire
03:34
00:00
That's negative. We got an odor of burning.
audio iconFire & Arson
17-23 Essex St, Saugus, MA 01906
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to reports of an odor of burning along Essex Street in Saugus. Investigators found that a resident had used a torch to thaw a frozen pipe, causing minor charring to nearby insulation. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no significant damage was reported.

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