Open in App
Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

False fire alarm sparks call at Amherst coal buildingAmherst MA

audio iconFire & Arson
Sunderland Rd, Amherst, MA 01059

A fire alarm at Amherst's W.V. Coal building was triggered by a technician accidentally taking the system off test. Responding units were held at quarters with no active fire found.

Audio|Source: Amherst Fire
01:8
Transcript:
00:00
It's on 113, Cowles Road,
00:02
the W.V. Coal's building.
00:04
Fire alarm activation.
00:05
It's 113, Cal's Road 16 and 13.
00:14
7-9-2.
00:18
Road engine 2.
00:19
Head engine 2.
00:20
Edge 2, I just don't have a cloud line for 3rd 2.
00:26
Agent 2, you're on there, responding 1633 crew 2.
00:29
I got a call from the scene there is a tech that was working on the system that took it off test by mistake.
00:41
There's a fire attack on the scene who is doing work on the system.
00:51
He took it off test by mistake.
00:57
Precute, that update will be responding called.
00:59
You can hold that to one in quarter.
01:03
Recud, you'll be responding cold and everyone can hold in quarters.
01:07
1634.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
Sunderland Rd, Amherst, MA 01059

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Share This Information

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Amherst, MA

Explore the crime map for more.