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Possible boiler malfunction near Ridge Rd homeMarlborough MA

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Ridge Rd, Marlborough, MA 01752

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible boiler malfunction near Ridge Rd in Marlborough. A resident reported smoke in the basement, prompting evacuation of the home. On arrival, firefighters found no visible smoke or flames and identified a minor boiler issue. Companies were released after confirming there was no active fire.

Audio|Heard on: Marlborough Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:47
Transcript:
00:00
Rescue and Car 5, you'll be responding near Ridge Rd.
00:06
Resident call reporting smoke in the basement.
00:12
(name withheld) believes it's from the boiler room.
00:15
The house has been evacuated.
00:17
7 a.m.
00:32
Hello, I'm Engine Three.
00:36
Engine Three, go ahead.
00:41
On arrival, two-story residential, nothing showing from the exterior.
00:45
We're investigating.
00:48
Received, Engine Three on arrival, investigating.
00:51
Have a note.
00:56
I don't have a Car Five on arrival.
00:58
Follow this, I should reach command.
01:02
Please keep Car Five on arrival in command (number withheld).
01:08
Please keep Engine One on arrival terminal three.
01:18
Have that message everyone.
01:24
Three hundred.
01:27
Go ahead, 300.
01:30
Possible blown water heater.
01:37
How's the update?
01:39
Truck One's on arrival.
01:45
Received Truck One on arrival, (number withheld).
01:49
Five five 300.
01:55
Go ahead, 300.
01:59
Boiler issue.
02:01
You can release the other companies.
02:08
Engine Three only?
02:13
Yeah, I got the rescue in here with me.
02:18
When I do that, fire alarm comes in.
02:20
You can release Engine One, Engine Two, Truck One.
02:25
Received. Engine One, Engine Two, Truck One, you can clear return.
02:31
Seven hundred and six.
02:36
On 300.
02:40
300, go ahead.
02:43
We get the plumbing inspector here.
02:46
Three.

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Location mentioned:
Ridge Rd, Marlborough, MA 01752

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