Fire alarm and investigation near Central Ave, Needham MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a general fire alarm activation near Central Ave at the North Hill complex. The alarm involved several residential buildings, with indications of a possible cooking-related cause in the bakery area. Crews ventilated the space and verified that no visible fire or smoke conditions were present before attempting to reset the system.
Audio|Heard on: Needham Fire Operations
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03:16
Transcript:
00:00
All companies respond.
00:03
Radio box 7213 near Central Ave, North Hill.
00:07
It's going to be for zone one.
00:09
General fire alarm activation for buildings A through H.
00:15
All companies near Central Ave, North Hill.
00:19
For buildings A through H.
00:41
All companies responding near Central Ave, North Hill for buildings A through H on general fire alarm activation.
01:18
Large residential building.
01:20
Nothing showing.
01:21
Investigate.
01:43
Command, fire alarm.
01:50
Stop cooking.
01:51
We're going to investigate.
01:57
Possible cooking.
02:57
Detector activation in the bakery area.
02:59
They've already ventilated.
03:00
It's clear up here, zero radiating.
03:01
Can you try to reset?
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Location mentioned:
Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
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