Faulty wiring sparks fire alarm on Commercial Street, Portland ME
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a fire alarm near Commercial Street in Portland caused by faulty wiring in a cooler in the lobby. The system was reset after inspection, and fire companies returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: Portland Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
Commercial Street, command, fire alarm.
00:04
Fire alarm, answer.
00:07
Company alarm.
00:09
Faulty wiring in a cooler in the lobby.
00:12
Units may have plugged.
00:14
Have been advised not to use it until it's repaired.
00:16
Engine five is in service.
00:18
Hit one of the recalls.
00:20
Ten four, in front of signal recall city box (number withheld) for the corner by Marriott.
00:24
Vicinity on Commercial Street caused was faulty wiring in a cooler.
00:28
System reset, companies are in service.
00:31
Ten three call is zero one forty-eight.
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Location mentioned:
Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
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