False fire alarm at commercial building in Stamford, Stamford CT

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/15/2025 06:30 PM

Near Long Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06902

Fire units responded to a three-story commercial building near Long Ridge Road in Stamford after an alarm panel indicated water flow in the penthouse. No fire or visible issues were found upon arrival. Investigation continued with building security to check for possible false alarm or sprinkler malfunction. The building has had recent problems with security and vandalism, and no power was reported inside during the response.

Audio|Source: Stamford Fire and EMS - Digital

02:16

Transcript:

00:00

Stanford engine nine on scene three-story commercial building nothing showing being met by security out front engine I will assume Long Ridge Road command

00:12

We receive engine on scene three-story commercial nothing showing being met by security engine nine establishing Long Ridge Road command 21 33

00:32

Okay, three, 411.

00:36

Go ahead, 411.

00:38

Are units clear?

00:40

Received, 2135.

00:42

29, a unify?

00:47

Unify. Unify.

00:49

If you just check this panel its showing a water flow in the penthouse.

00:58

We're going to make our way with security over to that area and also take a look at their main alarm panel too.

01:07

All right, received.

01:09

Yeah, this building's been a problem for the past few months.

01:13

Last time we were here, the building was unsecured.

01:16

There are kids in the building shooting off fire extinguishers.

01:22

Usually we find nothing.

01:23

But main panels and you've got Magnato with you, he knows where it is.

01:31

Yeah, received you.

01:33

They also say there's no power in the building too, so no other keep on the door.

01:43

Detic 3. Rescue 1.

01:46

Use TAC1. Respond to (number withheld) Bedford Street.

01:50

Apartment E7.7.

01:51

Shesterfield condos left.

01:53

For Delta response, cross streets are Urban Street and Brycewood Lane.

01:57

Time 2137.

02:04

Unit 5 is Stanford.

02:05

Unit 5 is on scene, near Long Ridge Road.

02:08

I'll have one Long Ridge Road command operator at ground.

02:12

Receive Unit 5 on scene near Long Ridge Road.

02:16

That's near Long Ridge Road.

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Near Long Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06902

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