Smoke odor reported in Worcester residence, Worcester MA


The audio reports a smell of smoke inside a residential building at 27 Cathen Street in Worcester. A resident texted that they smelled smoke but no visible smoke was found. The caller is known for prior false alarms and later texted that everything was fine and was uncooperative. Fire units were responding to check the building.
Audio|Source: Worcester City Fire and EMS
01:40
Transcript:
Engine 8, 27 Catholic Street for the smoke odor inside. 27 Cathens Street for the smoke odor inside. I'm on 1953. All right, Law. Ingen A, (name withheld). Engine A, (name withheld). Engine A, you're up for 27 Cathen Street. We're getting a text in 911[1]. Someone saying that they can smell smoke in their hallway. No visible smoke. Just making you aware, this text in 911 is from an individual this residence that we're very familiar with that has a previous section history. It's ping within 8 meters here and he's now stated to the call taker that everything's fine and being uncooperative via text. I received. We're still responding. Of course, if you need PD, let me know. 198, probably on? Probably, sir. One arrival. On arrival, 1958.
Engine 8, 27 Catholic Street for the smoke odor inside. 27 Cathens Street for the smoke odor inside. I'm on 1953. All right, Law. Ingen A, (name withheld). Engine A, (name withheld). Engine A, you're up for 27 Cathen Street. We're getting a text in 911[1]. Someone saying that they can smell smoke in their hallway. No visible smoke. Just making you aware, this text in 911 is from an individual this residence that we're very familiar with that has a previous section history. It's ping within 8 meters here and he's now stated to the call taker that everything's fine and being uncooperative via text. I received. We're still responding. Of course, if you need PD, let me know. 198, probably on? Probably, sir. One arrival. On arrival, 1958.
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911: Emergency Call
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Location mentioned:
Near Portland St, Worcester, MA 01608
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