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Heard on: North Adams Police / Fire, Adams, Williamstown and County Police · 1/16/2026 03:37 PM
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North Adams dispatch, North Adams fire, correspond (number withheld) Wall Street.
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Caller states she believes her water heater possibly exploded.
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Crews inspect possible explosion near Wall St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in North Adams responded to a report of a possible water heater explosion at a residence near Wall Street. The caller indicated hearing a loud noise but did not see any smoke or fire. Firefighters arrived at a multi-family wood-frame structure and confirmed no visible smoke or flames. The situation was investigated and managed without further incident.

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Wall St, North Adams, MA 01247
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