Electrical issue triggers alarm at senior housing, Peabody MA
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Fire & ArsonAs 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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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:
Central St, Peabody, MA 01960
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