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Smoke from cooking triggers alarm near Charles River Rd

Heard on: Waltham Police & Fire
05:26
00:00
Uh, Brandeis Apartments should be the Lewis Building there.
audio iconFire & Arson
Charles River Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at an apartment building near Charles River Road in Waltham. Officials determined that the alarm was caused by smoke from cooking, and there was no active fire. The scene was later deemed safe and units returned to quarters.

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