Sprinkler malfunction prompts alarm at Boylston complex, Newton MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm activation at an apartment complex near Boylston Street. The alarm was linked to a burst sprinkler pipe in Tower C. No fire or injuries were reported, and the sprinkler system was shut down by crews to stop the water flow.
Audio|Heard on: Newton Police and Fire
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03:20
Transcript:
00:00
near Boylston St, the Avalon for the fire alarm.
00:07
Roger.
00:21
The walkway and driveway have been shoveled out, and it looks like the other car left.
00:25
Maybe (name withheld)'s son, so we don't have enough concern here.
00:29
We knocked on the door and announced our presence.
00:31
No answer. You can show us there.
00:34
Roger.
00:36
Show the 494.
00:40
Four hundred and four.
00:44
I called the RP back and asked his specific concern, and he stated that (name withheld) is having some health issues.
00:50
(Name withheld) had general mobility issues, wasn't getting around well, and then hasn't spoken to her in two days.
00:56
(Name withheld) was supposed to get in touch with a PGP and hasn't talked to anyone.
01:04
It looks like someone left this morning, so we'll be clear.
01:10
Yep.
01:16
What's the maintenance sprinkler pump you're investigating?
01:25
Do you know where the sprinkler head is? Is it in the garage?
01:32
He's taking me to it now.
01:34
The shutoff is right behind Ladder 2.
01:45
Fire alarm, we have one.
01:47
Come in.
01:49
Yeah, it's confirmed.
01:50
We got a burst sprinkler pipe at apartment (number withheld).
01:55
Engine seven lot of two can handle.
02:00
Burst sprinkler pipe in apartment (number withheld).
02:03
Engine seven, ladder two.
02:04
We have a problem calling C two.
02:07
C two has a semi out on the box holding engine seven, ladder two?
02:12
Received semi out of the box floor holding engine seven, ladder two.
02:17
Ten oh six.
02:20
Engine seven, ladder.
02:22
Guys,
02:25
We're at the sprinkler room now.
02:26
Do you want us to shut it down?
02:29
Yeah, we're heading there as well.
02:30
If you can shut that down, that'd be great.
02:33
What tower is it in?
02:37
Tower C.
02:39
All right, we're shutting down Tower C.
02:51
near Center St, front of Wilson's Bagel for a two-car accident.
02:55
No injuries to box truck and electric.
03:00
Roger.
03:08
Attitude Alpha to Engine Seven Alpha.
03:12
Yeah.
03:15
Cap, it's starting to slow down now.
03:18
Received, we have Tower C shut down.
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Location mentioned:
Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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