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Fire alarm triggered at student dormitory in Amherst, Amherst MA

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Thoreau Hall, Amherst, MA 01002

Fire crews responded to a fire alarm at Thoreau dormitory in Amherst. Residents were evacuated, but no fire or smoke was visible outside. Firefighters are investigating the cause.

Audio|Source: Amherst Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 2 and Engine 3 on the Thoreau dorm with the H&S and UMPD.
00:06
Four-story fire-resistive dormitory alarms are activated.
00:10
Residents appear to be evacuated.
00:12
Nothing else showing from the exterior to be Thoreau command.
00:16
We'll be switching a fire ground.
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Engine 2, engine...
00:21
three on scene thorough dormitory nothing showing investigating switching the fireground 21.49.

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Thoreau Hall, Amherst, MA 01002

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