Box Alarm: Residential Fire Alarm at 10 Berry Street

Summary: A box alarm was broadcast for a fire alarm sounding at 10 Berry Street (also referenced as Ferry Street in some segments), Essex County, Massachusetts. Fire units including Engine 1, Engine 2, Ladder 1, and an ambulance were dispatched. The caller reported smoke and was advised to evacuate. Upon arrival, crews found a multi-story residential building with the alarm sounding and some smoke reported, but nothing showing from the outside and no evacuation in progress. Investigation revealed no active fire, but the alarm system was in trouble. All companies were eventually released and the incident was struck out.