Smoke detector activated by cigarette with no fire found, Cambridge MA


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.
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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.
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The fire alarm is answering command.
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That's a confirmed activation due to a cigarette spoken.
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We're going to hold engine three, Division I and release up to a minor.
Police codes explained
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engine 3: Fire department unit designation (Engine 3)
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Location mentioned:
Near South St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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