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Fire alarm triggered by hair dryer at salon in Peabody, Peabody MA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 09/02/2025 09:10 AM (PDT)

Near Brooksby Village Dr, Peabody, MA 01960

A fire alarm at a salon near Brooksby Village Drive was triggered by smoke from a hair dryer. No actual fire or smoke was found, and emergency units returned to service shortly after.

Audio|Source: Peabody Police and Fire

02:10

Transcript:

00:00

Reported medical aid, near Brooksby Village Dr. Engine 3 used door 2 in the dental office for asthma attack.

00:23

15, we're responding near Brooksby. Fire alarm from building, no fire alarm[1]s on but strobe light out front going off. No locks blocking entry.

00:52

You have a patient note on the computer? Negative. It's near DNR.

01:20

They dealt with it yesterday and notified the patient. Smoke from hair dryer near the chair causes alarm activation. Confirmed with fireline from Boston to command.

01:49

No smoke, no fire. Units returning to service.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

fire alarm: Fire Alarm Activation

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Near Brooksby Village Dr, Peabody, MA 01960

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