Smoke reported at apartment fire alarm, Lowell MA


Dispatch audio for a fire alarm at an apartment building near Westford St. The fire panel showed activity on the second floor and crews reported smoke on that floor. Multiple fire units were sent, but crews determined one engine could handle the situation. No confirmed fire or criminal activity was reported.
Audio|Source: Lowell Fire Department
02:42
Transcript:
Dispatch: central station alarm for near Westford St apartments. Engines 2, 7, and 1, Ladder 2, and Rescue 3 dispatched to respond. Central station indicates firebox[1] at near Cross St, grand and royal. Engine 2 has it. Engine 7 responding. Units en route. No specific indication, just zone 792. Panel reads second floor. Reports of smoke on the second floor. Engine 2 will handle; other companies are returning. Systems reset; companies returning.
Dispatch: central station alarm for near Westford St apartments. Engines 2, 7, and 1, Ladder 2, and Rescue 3 dispatched to respond. Central station indicates firebox[1] at near Cross St, grand and royal. Engine 2 has it. Engine 7 responding. Units en route. No specific indication, just zone 792. Panel reads second floor. Reports of smoke on the second floor. Engine 2 will handle; other companies are returning. Systems reset; companies returning.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
firebox: Indication of fire alarm activation
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Location mentioned:
Near Westford St, Lowell, MA 01851
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