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Worcester, MA

Homeowner extinguishes leaf fire after false gunfire report 

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Near Pleasant St, Worcester, MA 01609
Police and fire units responded to a noise thought to be gunfire near Pleasant Street. It was later found to be a homeowner burning leaves in a fire pit, which was put out safely. No danger or crime was found.
Audio|Source: South Worcester County Communications Center
01:59

Transcript:
00:00
Not even of the other units.
00:01
It sounds like it's a BB gun or a 22, just saying it wasn't that loud.
00:09
But the scene is going to be in that 40,
00:13
43 Pleasant Street area.
00:17
Could it have been an Orby?
00:32
have been an orby.
00:39
Not based on the physical description that she gave me of the item itself.
01:01
10 troopers are available to shut down exit ramps from 84 on to 15.
01:06
We have lifelight coming in back.
01:11
recent.
01:15
Reese.
01:30
The homeowner was burning leaves in a fire pit.
01:32
The fire has been extinguished.
01:34
We'll be cleared available.
01:40
1130 calling engine 4.
01:42
Engine 4.

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Near Pleasant St, Worcester, MA 01609
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