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Fire crews respond to alarm near Main StWestford MA

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Main St, Westford, MA 01886

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and police units responded to a box alarm at a business near Main Street in Westford. The alarm was later determined to have been accidentally triggered by dust from nearby work. No active fire was found, and the alarm system was restored.

Audio|Heard on: Westford Fire
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02:47
Transcript:
00:00
Westford Control to Police and Fire, Car 23, Engine 3,
00:05
Engine 1,
00:07
and Tanker 1, respond to near Main Street at Main Street Convenience for the box alarm.
00:18
Car 23,
00:19
Engine 3, Engine 1, Tower 1, respond to near Main Street.
00:23
Near Main Street, Main Street Convenience for the box alarm.
00:39
I have you responding to near Main Street at Main Street Convenience for the box alarm coming in as general fire.
00:47
Be advised we were there yesterday for a box alarm that's coming in as workers on scene and your closest hydrant is across the street in front of the building.
01:08
Investigating single story type two, alarm sounding.
01:30
Initial report was set off by dust; the new unit we're investigating.
01:40
Set off by dust; the new unit you're investigating.
02:10
Confirmed set off by dust; holding Engine 3 in the tower.
02:45
Be advised that box is restored.

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Main St, Westford, MA 01886

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