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False commercial fire alarm caused by extinguished candlesWestport CT

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Near Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT 06880

Fire units responded to a commercial fire alarm at Chabad Lubavitch near Newtown Turnpike in Westport, Connecticut. The alarm was caused by extinguished candles and there was no actual fire.

Audio|Source: Westport Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 2, engine 4, truck 1, car 3.
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Engine 2, engine 4, truck 1, car 3. Operate on fire ground 1, commercial fire alarm.
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Near Newtown Turnpike Chabad Lubavitch, between Oakwood Lane and Wilting Road Sanctuary rear left side.
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Map, Alpha 14
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Westport card did you spine?
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Hedge for us all right?
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Westport Cardi did you get an update from the long company ready?
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To be the affirmative,
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the rabbi conference.
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The rabbi contacted us, stated that it was due to extinguishing of candles, no fire.
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He was advised to contact this as an alarm company.
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Receive, we can hold this to engine two only.
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Car 3 must receive.
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Engine 2, proceed.
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Engine 4, car 3, truck on in service.
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Edge, course, it's true.
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Truck line service.
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Engine 2 is responding.
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Engine 2 responds for the commercial alarm, near Newtown Turnpike.
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Between Oakwood Lane, Wilton Road and the Alpha-14, spread the sanctuary route outside.
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Report of activation due to extinguished candles.
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Operate on Fireground 1[1].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Fireground 1: Primary tactical radio channel used for coordinating fireground operations.

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Location mentioned:
Near Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT 06880
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