False fire alarm at Fitchburg building caused by cooking


A fire alarm at 58 Groveland in Fitchburg prompted an evacuation. Crews determined the alarm was likely triggered by cooking, the system was reset, and units returned to service.
Audio|Source: Fitchburg and Lunenburg Fire and Mid State Control
02:17
Transcript:
58 Groveland, fire alarm activation. Engine 4-3, 58 Groveland for the fire alarm activation. Fire alarm activation. (name withheld) in Roos. (name withheld) in Root. Building evacuated and switching to channel 2. Reporting building evacuated, switching to channel 2. Alarm likely from cooking. System reset. Company returning to service.
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Location mentioned:
Fitchburg, MA 01420
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