Possible faulty detector triggers alarm at Twin Lakes, Halifax MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible fire alarm activation near Twin Lakes Drive in Halifax after reports of an odor of smoke. Crews determined the issue may involve a faulty smoke detector in one of the units. No visible fire or hazards were found, and the alarm system was believed to have malfunctioned.
Audio|Heard on: Halifax Fire
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02:28
Transcript:
00:00
Fire alarm, Engine Two.
00:03
Engine Two.
00:07
Engine Two is on location with three to Twin Lakes Drive.
00:13
Three to Twin Lakes Drive, report multiple activations.
00:18
Caller did report an odor of smoke, nothing further.
00:24
Fire alarm, did you say they're reporting an odor of smoke?
00:30
We did have one caller report.
00:32
There was an odor of smoke with nothing visible.
00:35
(Name withheld) didn't take down the smoke detector in this unit.
00:40
We get multiple calls.
00:50
That's affirmative, just the one report and the same unit.
01:47
Be investigating, nothing showing at this time.
02:16
We're investigating a possible faulty detector in the unit.
02:24
Investigating a possible faulty detector, ongoing for 39 minutes.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Twin Lakes Dr, Halifax, MA 02338
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