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Food on stove causes false fire alarmProvidence RI

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audio iconFire & Arson
Broad St, Providence, RI 02907

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire near Broad Street in Providence. They found food left on the stove but no active fire or visible smoke. The incident was determined to be a false alarm, and all units returned to service.

Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Come clear on the way, near Broad Street,
00:03
(number withheld).
00:07
County to command saying nothing showing from the exterior.
00:10
Water supply's in front of the building.
00:12
Establish and come in. Looks like the building is occupied.
00:17
Command, you're on the scene. You got nothing from the exterior.
00:19
Water in front of the building.
00:23
(number withheld).
00:26
Engine two's on scene.
00:28
We have our own water.
00:32
To the office, you can get your own water.
00:34
(number withheld).
00:37
Loud.
00:40
Loud, (number withheld).
00:43
Engine two to command, confirm food on the stove.
00:46
Tried for a reset.
00:50
Received, stand by.
00:53
We're going to fire up all companies in service.
00:55
Tell me when it's coming out.
01:00
Yeah, (name withheld)'s cooking again.

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Broad St, Providence, RI 02907

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