Fire alarm at three-and-a-half-story wood building, Lowell MA


Dispatch audio reporting a fire alarm at 38 Walker Street. Crews say a three-and-a-half-story wood building had alarms sounding but no visible fire. Responding units are investigating a possible heat detector activation in unit 5.
Audio|Source: Lowell Fire Department
01:52
Transcript:
00:00
2nd2-6-6-wall fire[3]. Central Station alarm[2] at 38 Walker Street, Firebox 316[1], engine 273, ladder to rescue, cartoon response. Central Station alarm, 38 Walker Street, Firebox 316. Engine 273, ladder to rescue, cartoon response. Cross streets are putucket at Hampton House.
00:27
2 is responding. Is Part 2 you responding. Agent 3 is responding. Engine 7 is responding. Engine 2 letter 2 of us.
00:51
Engine 2 is unseen, 3.5 story wood frame, alarm sounding, we're investigating, nothing showing. Problem, has that 3.5 story wood frame, alarm sounding, nothing showing you're investigating. Letter 2 is on scene. Engine 7 has a hydrant.
01:11
Phileum has that two unseen with commandment. Yeah. Inde 2 on the connection. Go ahead, engine 2. Indication for a heat detector and unit 5, we're investigated.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Firebox 316: Fire Alarm Box 316
[2]
Central Station alarm: Central Fire Alarm
[3]
2nd2-6-6-wall fire: Potential structure fire
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Location mentioned:
Near Walker St, Lowell, MA 01854
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