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Fire alarm caused by power surge on Swanson RdBoxborough MA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Swanson Rd, Boxborough, MA 01719

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm near Swanson Road in Boxborough. The alarm was caused by a power surge and confirmed to be accidental. No fire or hazards were found, and crews cleared the scene after verifying the situation.

Audio|Heard on: Boxborough Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
02:23
Transcript:
00:00
Sixty-two to fire alarm.
00:04
Oh, I'm done.
00:07
We'll be out near Swanson Road and nothing showing.
00:10
Do you want to ask command?
00:15
Let's have you on scene with command 0840.
00:20
Sixty-seven fire alarm.
00:28
I'm done.
00:30
67 standing by on Swanson Road.
00:34
57 standing by, 814.
00:42
C1 to fire alarm.
00:47
I'm done.
00:50
Nothing showing on the panel.
00:52
If you get a hold of facilities, have them head out to the fire pump.
00:58
Received. I did try to call the (number withheld).
01:00
I left a voicemail.
01:01
I'll try another (number withheld).
01:08
Little danger for a box truck fire alarm.
01:11
We're on to be Ruck Ruck.
01:16
Box truck's all on my side, he was responding 860.
01:25
62 to C1.
01:29
Yep.
01:32
I have the facility rep here, he's on his way down.
01:34
He said they had a power glitch momentarily just before the box came through.
01:51
C1 to 67.
01:56
67.
01:59
Why don't you head down to Beaver Brook and meet up with Littleton? They're on their way down there.
02:06
Received.
02:08
Command, a fire alarm.
02:12
Oh, I'm fine.
02:16
Confirm accidental setup by power surge at Swanson.
02:20
Command will be clear, we'll be en route to Beaver Brook.

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Location mentioned:
Swanson Rd, Boxborough, MA 01719

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