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Fire alarm caused by hot water pipe at Amherst restaurant, Amherst NY

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/19/2025 04:08 PM

Maple Rd, Amherst, NY 14226

As discussed during the dispatch call, a fire alarm was activated at the Ancient Bamboo Garden Restaurant near Sheridan Drive in Amherst due to a smoke detector triggered by a hot water pipe in the mechanical room.

Audio|Heard on: Amherst Fire Control

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02:19

Transcript:

00:00

Main transit fire alarm activation 5415 Sheridan Drive an ancient bamboo garden restaurant between Waterford Park and Belford Road for a smoke detector activation in the mechanical room.

00:30

In transit, fire alarm activation 5415 Sheridan Drive at ancient bamboo garden restaurant between Waterford Park and Belford Road for a smoke detector activation in the mechanical room, 1908, Amherst.

00:55

Amherston-9-2 responding.

01:01

In Trezano-9-2 responding, 5415 Sheridan Drive.

01:06

Chiefs, there's a meter room on the east and west sides of the plaza, and we have a code if you need it.

01:18

Amherst, Mr.

01:19

1 responded.

01:22

Mr. 1 responding,

01:24

5415 Sheridan Drive.

01:27

And we're saying, Air Force, 7109-9-1 respond.

01:36

Major 7-9-9-1, responding.

01:43

7-9-1, error.

01:47

Go ahead.

01:54

6 or Shawnee?

01:56

Andrew 911, alarm company reported back that it was a hot water pipe at first that caused the alarm.

02:15

That's clear, normal response.

02:17

Main Transit 6th responding.

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Location mentioned:

Maple Rd, Amherst, NY 14226

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