Electrical issue triggers alarm at senior housing, Peabody MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to an alarm at a senior living building near Central Street in Peabody. Crews investigated and determined the cause was faulty wiring connected to a hot water heater. The issue was resolved and command was terminated.
Audio|Heard on: Peabody Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
03:34
Transcript:
00:00
Box 553, near Central Street.
00:27
Reported box alarm, near Central Street.
00:34
Nearest cross streets, Osborne Terrace and Wilson Terrace.
00:55
Fire alarm, engine seven to handle Newbury Street.
00:58
An issue with the hot water heater.
00:59
Car two and ladder one are going to respond near Central.
01:39
We're off at a three-story brick senior living housing.
01:45
Nothing showing.
02:58
Command established, engine four investigating and engine one at the hydrant.
03:28
This is wiring from a hot water heater.
03:33
Reset the system, terminate command.
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Location mentioned:
Central St, Peabody, MA 01960
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