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Fire alarm triggered at Family Dollar store, Boston MA

audio iconFire & Arson
Near Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124

A fire alarm went off at a Family Dollar store due to a technician accidentally activating it while working on the elevator phone. No fire was present.

Audio|Source: Boston Fire Channel 1
00:39
Transcript:
All right on, engine 52, near Blue Hill Ave. Investigating the Family Dollar near Blue Hill Ave, reported to be at the parking lot entrance. 37, you're all set. Thank you. Calling engine 7. Engine 7. Engine 7. There's a technician on site that was working on the phone in the elevator, accidentally triggered the alarm. The engine 7 has that, return of 553[1].
Police codes explained
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[1]
553: False Alarm

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Location mentioned:
Near Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124
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