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Baseboard heater sparks in Amherst apartment; power off, Amherst MA

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Lower Level (Rear of Building, 190 University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002

Fire units responded to an Amherst apartment where a baseboard heater malfunctioned and sparked. There was no fire or smoke, and power to the unit was turned off as a precaution.

Audio|Source: Amherst Fire
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Transcript:
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Attention, 5101, still alarm. Attention 51, NGO one, still alarm. Respond to 190 University Drive.
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Apartment number one for a malfunctioning baseboard heater
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that had thrown some sparks.
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There's no smoke, there's no fire.
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Electric has been turned off to the apartment.
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That's 190 University Drive, apartment 1 at 1135.
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2729 from Engine One.
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Go ahead, engine one.
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Anyone is going to be on-air responding crew of 3 to 190 University Drive, apartment 1.
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So this report is parking,
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electric has been shut off the park.
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Under 1, you're on the air, 190 University Drive, apartment number 1 at 1136. The resident will be waiting outside.

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Location mentioned:
Lower Level (Rear of Building, 190 University Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
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