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Fire alarm triggered by burned food at Bates CollegeLewiston ME

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audio iconFire & Arson
N Bardwell St, Lewiston, ME 04240

According to the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a fire alarm at Bates College on North Bardwell Street in Lewiston. Upon investigation, the cause was found to be food that had burned in a kitchen. No fire or injuries were reported.

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03:16
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 754 and Ladder 11415 responding to near North Bardwell Street near Wentworth Adams Hall at Bates College for a fire alarm activation, code 52 Charlie 3G.
00:20
Unit 10 en route to near North Bardwell Street.
00:24
Central, we are responding.
00:38
We’re on response, thank you.
00:48
Responding to near North Bardwell Street for a fire alarm.
00:59
Fire, standby for activation.
02:24
Unit 27 on scene.
02:26
No fire visible, investigating.
03:12
Copy, burned food in the kitchen on the first floor.
03:15
Return all other units.

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N Bardwell St, Lewiston, ME 04240

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