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Fire crews respond to possible basement smoke on California Ave

Heard on: Jefferson NY Fire Dispatch Group Calls
01:41
00:00
City watch on fire, general alarm.
audio iconFire & Arson
California Ave, Watertown, NY 13601
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters in Watertown were dispatched to a possible structure fire on California Ave after a caller reported steam or smoke in a basement. Responders determined the issue was related to a malfunctioning hot water heater. The scene was deemed safe and other responding units were cleared to return.

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