Multiple alarms sound due to hose nozzle issue at Waterville plant, Waterville ME


At the Houdamaki facility in Waterville, multiple fire alarms were activated including access control, water flow, riser, northeast fire pump running, and a general alarm. The fire department responded but found no fire. The issue was caused by a hose nozzle that popped off and could not be shut off, but there was no actual fire reported by the supervisor.
Audio|Source: Waterville PD & FD
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Transcript:
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Time for a com to Ottawa Fire striking a box for Houdamaki.
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Phae-Ey-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h...
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Tom, T.Waterpire, striking a box for Houdamaki, receiving several alarms,
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access control, water flow, riser,
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northeast fire pump running, and a general alarm for Houdamaki.
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Waterville Clearbox strike, 1206.
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Tom, copy.
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Battalion 50 is one of this.
00:58
Right.
00:59
Just talked to the supervisor, they had a nozzle puff off one of the hoses hooked to the fire pump.
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At this time, they can't get it shut off, but they don't report any fire. Just because the nozzle popped off and that's all right.
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Location mentioned:
Waterville, ME
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