Electrical issue causes minor smoke at Worcester business, Worcester MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a business near Lincoln St in Worcester for an electrical issue where water had reached exposed wiring, producing minor smoke. There was no active fire hazard. Units remained on site awaiting the building representative and an inspector.
Audio|Heard on: Worcester MA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:57
Transcript:
00:00
Fire alarm to command.
00:02
Command, answer.
00:05
Sir, is that a business?
00:10
It is outside of the ABA.
00:13
It is attached to a business.
00:16
It is an underground conduit which has an open connection.
00:24
Which is exposed to the air.
00:26
Receiving.
00:28
Fire Alarm to Command.
00:31
We answered.
00:33
Wiring Inspector notified 20 to 30 minute ETA.
00:38
Received, thank you.
00:40
Commander, file on.
00:42
(name withheld).
00:44
We're going to break this down to Engine 8.
00:46
They're going to await the building responsible party and the wiring inspector.
00:51
As of right now, it looks like some water's just getting on some line which is causing minor smoking.
00:55
There does not appear to be a fire hazard.
Disclaimer:
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:
Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605
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