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False alarm prompts fire response near Brookside Dr, Newry ME

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audio iconFire & Arson
Brookside Dr, Newry, ME 04261

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Newry responded to a fire alarm at a building near Brookside Drive after smoke was reported coming from a ski locker. The activation was later determined to be accidental, caused by a leak that triggered the alarm. The situation was cleared with no fire found.

Audio|Heard on: Sebago Lakes Region and Oxford County Fire and EMS
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02:28
Transcript:
00:00
Oxford RCC to Newry Fire, stand by for a fire alarm activation near Brookside Drive, Building One in Newry.
00:13
Oxford, make sure unit 557 is clear of Rumford Hospital returning.
00:17
Copy 557, clear Rumford Hospital returning 1741.
00:32
Oxford, I see an annuity fire.
00:34
In unit to respond to a fire alarm activation.
00:37
Near Brookside Drive, Building One showing left A ski locker smoke.
00:44
Charlie level response time your tone 1741.
00:53
All right, five six on 1st.
01:00
Three five six copy the tone heading direct.
01:06
Newry Fire Six en route direct at 1740.
01:15
Officer from Med Care Five Five Two.
01:21
Five Five Two, go ahead.
01:28
Copy at 1744.
01:44
Oxford RCC to Newry Fire Six, alarm company is canceling the alarm.
01:52
Copy that.
01:59
Newry Fire One, all clear.
02:03
Newry Fire One, go ahead.
02:06
Yeah, is there a key holder on scene or just the alarm company?
02:18
Advising representative on scene reporting (name withheld) on site said a leak set off the alarm.
02:28
They are also.

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Location mentioned:
Brookside Dr, Newry, ME 04261

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