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Heard on: Middlesex MA Fire-Talk Group Calls · 1/2/2026 04:56 PM
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Command, it's fire alarm.
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Fire alarm answering command.
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Possible smoke mistaken for cooking on Howard St
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire or smoke situation at an apartment near Howard St in Cambridge. Upon investigation, the source was determined to be normal cooking with no signs of fire or unusual odors. The scene was cleared, and all units returned to service.