Odor investigation on Highland Street, Cambridge MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a building near Highland Street in Cambridge for a reported odor. They investigated and found no signs of gas or hazardous readings. The smell was likely caused by snowblower exhaust, and conditions returned to normal.
Audio|Heard on: Middlesex MA Fire-Talk Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:50
Transcript:
00:00
We have a fire alarm.
00:03
Highland, we have the fire alarm.
00:07
Fire alarm answering Highland Street command.
00:11
Some people are investigating a slight unknown odor.
00:15
It doesn't smell like gas, but they were operating a snowblower on the exterior.
00:21
Could be possible exhaust.
00:23
We metered the building.
00:25
We had no readings with one set.
00:27
We got Rescue One and that's to be able to cut it instead of meter.
00:32
Received command of the slight unknown odor.
00:36
They were operating a snowblower, could be from there.
00:38
No readings at this time.
00:39
Rescue investigating still.
00:42
Fire alarm calling command.
00:45
Answering.
00:48
And be advised there's going to be a second incident fire alarm on this channel.
00:55
Receive.
00:56
Companies are going to be making up now if you need anybody on this scene.
01:03
I ran a second set of meters to the house.
01:06
That odor has dissipated.
01:08
We have no readings anywhere in the house.
01:11
And the occupants are going to remain on scene for that resource.
01:18
Fire alarm has that.
01:20
Yeah, man, the fire alarm.
01:24
Answering, come in.
01:27
Engine nine and ladder four can clear up right now.
01:30
Rescue will be a few minutes if you need them.
01:36
Fire alarm has it.
01:38
We don't need them currently.
01:44
Received. I didn't hear the other call come in so I didn't know what it was, but we're going to be clearing here.
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Location mentioned:
Highland St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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