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Smoke detector activated by cigarette with no fire foundCambridge MA

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Near South St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Firefighters responded to a smoke detector activation near South St in Cambridge. The alarm was confirmed to be caused by a cigarette with no actual fire present. Units were released indicating a minor situation.

Audio|Source: Cambridge Fire Grounds 14 and 16
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Transcript:
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Investigate the smoke detector activation for a four assault sailwell. Using engine free to the investigation.
00:10
Update on box 1941.
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Investigator's multi-activation for near South St.
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Use an engine 3[1]17 in the message, please, that's 40 times.
00:29
The fire alarm is answering command.
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That's a confirmed activation due to a cigarette spoken.
00:37
We're going to hold engine three, Division I and release up to a minor.
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[1]
engine 3: Fire department unit designation (Engine 3)

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Near South St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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