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Heard on: Fitchburg Police and Fire Dispatch · 1/2/2026 05:05 AM
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near High Street.
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Caller reporting smoke coming from the basement.
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Smoke alarm malfunction investigated on High St
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a report of smoke and a possible gas odor near High Street in Fitchburg. The caller was unable to evacuate due to a disability. Crews investigated the building and determined that the issue was a faulty smoke detector, with no active fire or gas leak found.