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Bomb threat called into empty building at Newton address, Newton MA

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Near Centre St, Newton, MA 02458

A bomb threat was reported from inside an empty building near Centre St, Newton. The building was previously part of Brigham and Women's, but may no longer be occupied. Officials are trying to determine the exact location of the threat.

Audio|Source: Newton Police and Fire
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with fire, 272 Centre St to Brigham and Women's at New Corner for a bomb threat.
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Somebody on scene there called in from inside the building stated a bomb was going off.
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(number withheld).
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Medics three have it.
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Medics free have it.
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All right,
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Sark. The information that I'm getting right now is that this is no longer the Brigham and Women, so it's probably an empty building, and this 911 is coming in front of affiliated Brigham and Women, so I'm going to try and figure out where it's coming from.

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Near Centre St, Newton, MA 02458
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