Fire alarm reported near Winthrop Street, Hallowell ME
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm near Winthrop Street in Hallowell. A possible sprinkler system malfunction was reported at a single-story nursing home. Responding units found no visible fire upon arrival and took command of the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Farmingdale, Pittston, Randolph and West Gardiner Fire Departments
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01:54
Transcript:
00:00
Route, you mind starting Manchester Farmingdale, please?
00:06
Starting Manchester and Farmingdale, near Winthrop Street for trouble fire alarm.
00:18
All seven thirty-one's en route.
00:23
Responding.
00:24
We just spoke to somebody on scene.
00:26
They're having some sort of sprinkler issue.
00:28
You want to continue both Manchester and Farmingdale?
00:36
Negative, you can.
00:38
Have us going.
00:44
Continue the other two conditions for them.
00:52
Squad one en route with a crew of one.
00:56
Route crew one.
01:02
Is on scene.
01:04
Nothing showing at this time.
01:15
Engine four en route crew two.
01:21
I'm from all units, report.
01:26
Four dead.
01:28
Engine four is on scene.
01:30
734 is going to have command.
01:34
734 has command.
01:41
Follow 731's on site with a single story nursing home.
01:51
Nothing showing at this time.
01:52
731 will be assuming command.
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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:
Winthrop St, Hallowell, ME 04347
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