Light smoke from malfunctioning jewelry cleaner at building rear, Waltham MA


A fire alarm was activated due to light smoke found at the rear of a building near 2nd Ave in Waltham, MA. Firefighters discovered the smoke was caused by a malfunctioning jewelry cleaning machine. The machine was de-energized, and no fire or criminal activity was found.
Audio|Source: Newton Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Endant 7 to fire alarm.
00:01
Fire alarm, answering engine 7.
00:02
Fire alarm, answering engine 7.
00:03
6518 is tripped.
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We're still trying to gain access into the building.
00:08
Receive. Box 6518 did trip.
00:11
Trying to gain access.
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FreeCee, I found a contact, full call.
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Recrecy, reach it.
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Fire loud, yes, I need them for you command.
00:38
Yeah, we've got a light smoke condition in the rear here appears to be due to machinery.
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We're going to be tied up for a few minutes.
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Light smoke condition of the rear appears to be machinery, 1714[1], 511 CC have that.
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You two have that.
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The engine 7 alpha.
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Engine 7.
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Lou, what do you need to have, rather this?
00:55
We're okay here, Chief.
00:56
I just found the piece of machinery.
01:00
It looks like it's jewelry cleaner.
01:02
We just de-energized it.
01:03
We're just going to be tied up here for a couple minutes.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
1714: Fire alarm box number for 77 Pond Avenue (Box 1714)
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Location mentioned:
rear of building, 230 2nd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
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