Smoke alarm triggered by cooking near JFK Circle, Newton MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residential smoke alarm activation near JFK Circle in Newton. The alarm, initially reported from the bottom floor, showed no signs of smoke or fire upon investigation. It was later determined that the smoke detector had been triggered by cooking, and Ladder 3 handled the situation before all units cleared.
Audio|Heard on: Newton Police and Fire
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03:41
Transcript:
00:00
Attention Ladder 3, Ladder 3 respond.
00:02
near JFK Circle.
00:03
JFK Circle Unit D Bravo.
00:08
They're reporting an alarm sounding on the bottom floor.
00:11
No smoke or fire.
00:12
They're not showing what kind of alarm it is.
00:13
Again, Ladder 3, Ladder 3 respond.
00:16
near JFK Circle, unit B Bravo.
00:18
Alarm sounding on the bottom floor.
00:20
No smoke or fire.
00:22
Not showing what kind of alarm it is.
00:23
Response is 1761 at JFK Circle.
01:16
Attention, Engine One, Engine Four, and C Two respond with Ladder Three to JFK Circle, Jackson Gardens.
01:28
Originally, we received a call reporting an alarm sounding on the bottom floor of JFK Circle.
01:45
Investigate the box 17615.
02:09
JFK Circle investigating, nothing showing.
02:15
Ladder 3 at JFK Circle, nothing showing.
02:28
Fire activation.
02:29
Investigating further.
02:32
Smoke detector activation, investigating further.
02:57
Activated smoke in the kitchen, no smoke, no fire, should reset.
03:16
Ladder 3 can handle smoke detector set off.
03:24
Received, Ladder 3 can handle smoke detector set off by cooking.
03:36
We'll hold Ladder 3.
03:38
Received, sending all box 17615, holding Ladder 3.
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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:
John F Kennedy Cir, Newton, MA 02458
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