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False alarm at Dad's Restaurant in Niantic, East Lyme CT

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/22/2025 08:47 PM

Main St, Niantic, CT 06357

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an alarm activation at Dad's Restaurant near Main Street in Niantic. The alarm was triggered by a rear heat detector. A key holder reviewed security footage and confirmed there was no active fire.

Audio|Heard on: East Lyme/Montville Fire/EMS

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01:38

Transcript:

00:00

Fire alarm activation at Dad's Restaurant, near Main Street.

00:12

All stations, this is Engine 85 Fire responding to Dad's Restaurant near Main Street.

00:17

Responded fire alarm activation reporting a rear heat detector activation.

00:22

Repeating, Dad's Restaurant near Main Street, responded fire alarm reporting a rear heat detector activation.

00:35

25 is on the way.

00:37

25 is fine.

00:44

11 responding.

00:48

We have a hydrant in front of the building on Main Street and Smith Avenue and Grand Street.

01:06

The eleven's on scene.

01:07

One and a half story wood frame investigating.

01:12

Five on scene, one and a half story of wood frame investigating.

01:15

Issue additional call from the alarm company reports.

01:20

A key holder looked at (their) camera.

01:23

Everything seems okay.

01:36

This is for entry.

01:37

Truck's pulling on the back door.

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Location mentioned:

Main St, Niantic, CT 06357

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