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Heard on: Providence RI Fire Dispatch Group Calls · 1/17/2026 01:47 PM
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Fire alarm to station 231, rescue two chief five.
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Alarm sounding at McDonald’s near George Washington Highway.
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Fire crews respond to alarm at Lincoln McDonald’s

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a McDonald’s restaurant near George Washington Highway in Lincoln for a fire alarm activation. The alarm was sounding, and multiple units, including rescue and chief officers, were sent to the scene. It is unclear whether the alarm indicated an actual fire or a false alarm.

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George Washington Hwy, Lincoln, RI 02865
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