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Faulty smoke alarm triggers false fire alarm in QuincyQuincy MA

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Quincy, MA

Fire crews responded to a faulty smoke and carbon monoxide detector alarm at a residential unit near Bignell in Quincy. No fire or carbon monoxide hazard was found. The smoke detectors were expired and the stove was in poor condition. Housing and maintenance were advised to replace and repair the equipment.

Audio|Source: Quincy Police & Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Fire is handling that as a Walthy C.O. Detection.
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I'll be clean.
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Six to fire alarm.
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Floral answer.
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Faulty smoke in the basement, no CO,
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clear returning.
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Clare alum has that faulty smoke in the basement.
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End in six, you clear turn.
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This is our floor.
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Spire issued a section there, student and mom on the way to South Shore, we'll be going clear.
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Fix is backed.
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I just think you back.
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I just think you back.
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Bignell command to fire alarm. Final line, enter.
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Bignell Commandant Fireland, this is a faulty CO.
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You just contact housing and have them replace all of these smoke detectors at 14 Bignell Unit 2. They're all expired and out of date.
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You can also contact their plumber, have them service the stove here that is in rough conditions.

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