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Smoke alarm triggered by indoor engine use

Heard on: Providence RI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
00:48
00:00
A lot of ones on scene.
audio iconFire & Arson
Ward St, Woonsocket, RI 02895
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a multi-story building on Ward Street after a smoke detector was activated. The smoke was reportedly caused by a tenant using a weed whacker inside the building. Engine One, Ladder One, and Chief One handled the situation, which was classified as Code Yellow. No injuries or fire damage were mentioned.

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