Multiple alarms follow power surge in Lowell, Lowell MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Lowell responded to multiple audible alarms possibly triggered by a power surge. Alarms were reported near Chelmsford Street at the Quickie Mart, near Varney Street, and at Lincoln School. One caller also requested help resetting a smoke alarm with no indication of fire. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to Pleasant Street for a person experiencing chest pain and vomiting. Some units were cleared after confirming the alarms were false or resolved.
Audio|Heard on: Lowell Police Department
Listen to dispatch call
04:13
Transcript:
00:00
Can you check near Chelmsford Street? It's the Quickie Mart.
00:04
Hey, coming in a perimeter register motion, no responder.
00:15
Copy. 745 dispatching Squad 1, Squad 1 to respond near Pleasant Street for a 61-year-old female with chest pain and vomiting.
00:26
And that's Squad 1 to respond near Pleasant Street for a 61-year-old female, chest pain and vomiting?
00:37
Okay, NDB 866 Lowell Fire Engine 2 respond to near Varney Street for an audible alarm.
00:47
Engine 2 respond to near Varney Street for an audible alarm.
00:53
Cross streets Mount Vernon Street and School Street.
01:04
Not sure if you're already aware, but Stevens Park parking lights are on.
01:11
I'm going to assume all these alarms that just came in were from a power surge.
01:20
You want to drink it? I got (name withheld) and date of birth (number withheld) attached.
01:27
It's going to be (name withheld).
01:32
It's going to be (name withheld), date of birth (number withheld).
01:48
First name is going to be (name withheld).
01:57
Name is going to be (name withheld), (number withheld).
02:09
Caller stating smoke alarm is going off, no smoke, no fire, no smell. Caller just needs help resetting the alarm.
03:46
Can I have you check one more? near Thompson Street for Lincoln School. They also had multiple motions.
04:05
All right, everything's all set here. We'll head over to Lincoln School.
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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:
Chelmsford St, Lowell, MA 01851
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