Fire alarm triggered by smoke from fireplace fire, Branford CT
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, a fire alarm was triggered at a residence near Short Beach Road after smoke was reported inside. The resident had started a fire in the fireplace and the flue was open, causing smoke inside the home.
Audio|Heard on: Branford Fire
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Transcript:
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Enjoy engine, four engine nine for rescue two, medic two car six, near Short Beach Road, Harbor Village, 18 F as in Frank.
00:10
The resident called in a fire alarm due to smoke; the resident started a fire in the fireplace.
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She said the flue is open at this time.
00:23
65.
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Inborn route, ambulance ordered.
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First time.
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Engine 1, Roger.
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Engine 7, Roger, Ski 2 off duty.
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Near Short Beach Road, Harbor Village, 18 F is in Frank.
00:42
Cross, Rogers Point, Stannard Avenue.
00:44
Map M4, Complex 32.
00:47
Fire alarm sounding.
00:49
Residents said a fire was started in the fireplace, the flue is open, but smoke is seen inside.
00:55
East Davin's also en route.
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Location mentioned:
Short Beach Rd, Branford, CT 06405
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