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Heard on: Winthrop Fire · 1/11/2026 01:38 PM
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Winthrop Engine Two, Engine One, Engine Three.
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Attention Winthrop Engine Two, Engine One, Engine Three respond near Putnam Street, Michaels Mall for report of alarm sounding.
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Fire crews respond to alarm at Michaels Mall

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As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple Winthrop fire units responded to a fire alarm activation at Michaels Mall near Putnam Street. The alarm was reported by an alarm company and confirmed by a nearby business. Smoke detector activation was noted in a function room. Upon arrival, fire personnel reported a sounding alarm but no visible smoke or fire.

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Michaels Mall, Winthrop, MA 02152
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