Fire alarm activates near Water St construction site, Williamstown MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters in Williamstown responded to an activated fire alarm near Water Street at a new construction site. Upon arrival, crews investigated the area and confirmed that gates were open and construction workers might be present. Dispatch received a request to cancel, but fire personnel remained on site to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: North Adams Police / Fire, Adams, Williamstown and County Police
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05:47
Transcript:
00:00
Williamstown dispatch, Williamstown fire.
00:02
Please respond to near Water St.
00:06
Water St construction site.
00:07
Believe it's going to be the new construction area.
00:10
Limited information available.
00:12
Activated fire alarm.
03:12
Caller just arrived on scene.
03:14
I can hear yelling in the background.
03:19
Situation is escalating at this time.
03:28
Car three on scene investigating, reporting gates are open.
03:33
Construction may be on site.
04:51
I think that I did get a request to cancel.
04:53
They were advised that we are already on site and could not cancel.
05:00
I'll be on scene.
05:02
I'll have command.
05:22
Engine two, if you want to pull down around the corner, you should be able to start making your way out.
05:39
Car three, while you're with that gentleman, see if he can figure out who attempted to cancel.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Water St, Williamstown, MA 01267
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