Furnace backfire causes false basement fire alarm, Sutton MA
Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was triggered at a home near Wildflower Drive due to reports of smoke and a bad odor in the basement. Upon arrival, it was found that the furnace backfired, but there was no visible fire or smoke. The alarm was turned off and the situation was not dangerous.
Audio|Source: Worcester EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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...power drive against near Wildflower Dr for a basement fire, evacuating the home at this time. Time of tone 128.
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Unsured this time she has a bad smell and possible smoke, but she cannot confirm that there's an actual fire.
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Not everyone's all in that way.
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Unreable, go again, Chief.
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Not everyone's on in an off call.
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Received.
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Fire alarm to all companies.
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Stand by for town.
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311 11
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Hey 11
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Fire alarm to all companies please respond to near Wildflower Dr again near Wildflower Dr for a basement fire again near Wildflower Dr basement fire time of tone 129
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The moment transform to UMS
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Transporting to UMF Transporting to UMF
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County 5th County be in room
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Car 4 is responding.
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Received, just an update on that. Her husband is advising that the furnace seems to have backfire. There is no flame, no smoke, and the alarm has turned off at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Near Wildflower Dr, Sutton, MA 01590
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