Faulty smoke detector triggers alarm on third floor


An alarm sounded on the third floor due to a smoke detector malfunction; responders confirmed it was a false alarm caused by a faulty device.
Audio|Source: Newton Police and Fire
00:28
Transcript:
Fire line, vans from West Street, command. Faulty smoke detected on the third floor. Terminate, command, 7333-540[1]. Faulty smoke detected on the third floor, 733, 1540. ...ority or his shopping car, AP shots, clear.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
7333-540: Terminate command (fire service code)
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Location mentioned:
West St, Newton, MA 02458
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