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Heard on: Waltham Fire · 1/4/2026 01:09 PM
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It's engine two, Ladder three.
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Near Benefit Street for a CO detector activation.
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False alarm after CO detector activated on Benefit St
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a CO detector activation near Benefit Street in Waltham. They found normal readings in the residence, suggesting the detector was likely malfunctioning. The situation was handled by the homeowner and command concluded the response.