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Alarm at Smith St caused by broken pipe, Portland ME

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audio iconFire & Arson
Smith St Apt 1, Portland, ME 04101

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible alarm activation near Smith Street. Upon investigation, they found no fire but discovered a broken pipe leaking water through the ceiling. The alarm was disconnected, and arrangements were made to contact the property owner.

Audio|Heard on: Portland Fire
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00:58
Transcript:
00:00
Still for ladder one, engine five, near Smith St apartment one, fire alarm sounding.
00:04
Off channels three again.
00:06
Ladder one, engine five.
00:07
Near Smith St apartment one, fire alarm sounding.
00:10
Ops three.
00:16
Ladder one to firehouse.
00:20
Roger, that's ladder one.
00:25
Two and a half story wood frame, nothing showing from three sides.
00:29
Ladder one will have command investigating.
00:32
Ten four, Ladder One.
00:33
Here's the fire alarm.
00:38
Fire alarm answering.
00:46
Fire alarm's going off, busted pipe.
00:50
Water coming through the ceiling.
00:53
We're going to disconnect this alarm and contact the business owner.
00:58
10-4[1].
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement or confirmation that a message has been received and understood.

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Location mentioned:
Smith St Apt 1, Portland, ME 04101

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