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Smoke detected in basement triggers fire alarm at health center 

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Near Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740
A fire alarm was triggered due to smoke detected in the basement of a community health center at 874 Purchase Street.
Audio|Source: New Bedford Area Police/Fire and MSP Troop D
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Transcript:
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4, Purchase Street, for a fire alarm received at HK, indicating box 5539[1], zone 8, basement smoke detector. Again, fire alarm dispatching ladder 1, engine 6, and unit 2, to Greta New Bedford Community Health at 874 Purchase Street. For a fire alarm received at HQ, indicate the box 5539, zone 8, basement smoke.

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[1]
5539: Fire alarm box number

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Near Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740

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