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Fire alarm triggered at Olympia Towers wellness center, New Bedford MA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/22/2025 05:02 AM

Near Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740

A fire alarm was activated at Olympia Towers wellness center located near Purchase Street. Fire units were dispatched to respond to the alarm.

Audio|Source: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS

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Transcript:

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Fire alarm[1] dispatching Ladder 1, Ladder 3, Engine 1, Engine 6, Unit 2,

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Olympia Towers, near Purchase St, Fire alarm[1] received at headquarters, box (number withheld),

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indicating Wellness Center.

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Fire alarm[1] dispatching, ladder 1, ladder 3, engine 1, engine 6, unit 2, Olympia Towers, near Purchase St, Fire alarm received at headquarters,

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box (number withheld),

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indicating... The Wellness Center, the cross is going to be Spring Street.

Police codes explained

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[1]

Fire alarm: Fire alarm activation incident

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Near Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740

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