Fire alarm activated due to cigarette smoke, Lowell MA


A fire alarm was triggered at the Hillside Treatment Center due to smoke from a cigarette. Firefighters found no fire and noted that a smoke detector was disabled. The alarm company was informed.
Audio|Source: Newton Police and Fire
02:21
Transcript:
Receiving box 7216[1] for the Hillside Treatment Center, near Lawrence St. Engine 3, Engine 10, Ladder 2, Rescue 1 responding. Control off. Box 7216, the Hillside Treatment Center. Engine 3, Engine 10, Ladder 2, Rescue 1 responding. Smoke detected on the third floor, caused by a cigarette. Smoke detector was cut out, alarm company notified.
Receiving box 7216[1] for the Hillside Treatment Center, near Lawrence St. Engine 3, Engine 10, Ladder 2, Rescue 1 responding. Control off. Box 7216, the Hillside Treatment Center. Engine 3, Engine 10, Ladder 2, Rescue 1 responding. Smoke detected on the third floor, caused by a cigarette. Smoke detector was cut out, alarm company notified.
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7216: Fire alarm box number
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Location mentioned:
Near Lawrence St, Lowell, MA 01852
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