Second-alarm fire on Washington St in Dorchester, Boston MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible residential fire near Washington Street in Dorchester. Dispatch traffic indicates visible smoke and reports that occupants were outside. The incident was upgraded to a second alarm as crews observed heavy smoke and flames upon arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Boston EMS
Listen to dispatch call
05:10
Transcript:
00:00
Tango two, could you respond for the fire near Washington Street in Dorchester?
00:06
Tango two?
00:10
Near Washington.
00:12
Good morning.
00:15
Good morning, Merry Christmas.
00:19
Can you add me to that?
00:22
Did you absolutely, ma'am? I will.
00:35
If the family's already outside, I would say yes.
00:43
Part of the call notes, they're all outside, but I can start your one anyways.
00:52
Yeah, 11, we’re on our way near Washington.
00:56
Eleven, thanks.
00:57
Send it down.
01:04
And Division Two, I can see smoke from Calvert Avenue.
01:12
Division Two, I have that, ma'am.
01:27
C12, can you add me to the fire standby please?
01:31
Absolutely, ma'am, and I still have reports that everybody's out of the house.
01:39
Hold off now.
01:47
Fire crews on scene reporting visible flames.
02:15
It sounds like it's already going up to a second alarm near Washington Street.
04:56
Heavy smoke visible in the direction of Dorchester Avenue from Washington.
05:07
All units en route to Washington Street, heavy smoke reported.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Washington St, Boston, MA 02124
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