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Heard on: Cambridge Fire · 1/20/2026 07:31 AM
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Six ladder one responding to investigate excessive smoke from port.
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Pearl between,
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Steam mistaken for smoke near Pearl St
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke near Pearl Street in Cambridge. The apparent smoke was determined to be steam from workers operating on a nearby sewer system. No fire or injuries were involved, and the situation was cleared.