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Alarm triggered by smoking in apartment near Washington St

Heard on: Taunton Fire
00:19
00:00
Ladder two,
audio iconFire & Arson
Washington St, Taunton, MA 02780
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible fire alarm activation near Washington St in Taunton. It appears the alarm was set off in an apartment after a tenant was smoking indoors. The resident reportedly had fallen earlier and preferred to smoke inside rather than stepping outdoors. No fire or injuries were confirmed at the time of response.

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