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Cooking triggered fire alarm in Amherst building, Amherst NH

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audio iconFire & Arson
Boston Post Rd UNIT 16, Amherst, NH 03031

As discussed during the dispatch call, amherst Fire Rescue responded to a fire alarm activation at a residential unit near Boston Post Road. Smoke in the hallway was found to be from cooking, and there was no fire hazard. The situation was cleared by responding units.

Audio|Heard on: Amherst Police and Fire
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01:34
Transcript:
00:00
Amherst Fire Rescue, respond to near Boston Post Road, Unit 16 for a fire alarm activation with an indication given of hallway smoke.
00:10
That's Amherst Fire Rescue.
00:12
Respond to near Boston Post Road.
00:15
Unit 16, for a fire alarm activation with an indication given of hallway smoke.
00:21
Time out (number withheld).
00:29
And first to (number withheld).
00:32
Go ahead.
00:39
Are you clear to head that way to see if there is anything showing?
00:47
Five five.
00:53
Hey, we're C2's en route.
00:54
Near Boston Post Road, Unit 16.
00:58
You'll be en route.
01:05
Amherst to the responding units,
01:08
we received an update from the alarm company stating all is okay at the residence.
01:14
The resident was cooking and that caused the smoke that set off the alarm.
01:23
C2, go ahead.
01:30
Received C2.
01:32
We will be continuing units at this time.
01:34
(number withheld).

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Location mentioned:
Boston Post Rd UNIT 16, Amherst, NH 03031

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