False Alarm: Roof Vent

Massachusetts

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Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at 1106 Commonwealth Ave in Boston, but found the issue was a vent on the roof emitting a foul smell. No active fire or toxic hazard was present.

Vent on Roof Mistaken for Fire

All right, ladder 14. 14, answer. Yeah, we spoke with the caller, we gave him your report, and you can return. Okay, 14, answer. 614.

Firefighters have spoken with a witness and are clearing the scene.

Okay, this isn't anything toxic or anything like that. If he has anything further, we'll stay on scene, otherwise we're going to return.

 Okay, no hazard. Stand by, we'll see if we can get him on the phone.

Okay, this isn't anything toxic or anything like that. If he has anything further, we'll stay on scene, otherwise we're going to return. Okay, no hazard. Stand by, we'll see if we can get him on the phone.

Firefighters confirm there is no toxic hazard and are determining if further action is needed.

 Ladder 14, the caller also described a foul smell that they thought was coming from that as well.

14, answer. Ladder 14, the caller also described a foul smell that they thought was coming from that as well.

Firefighters are investigating a foul smell reported by the caller, possibly linked to the vent issue.

 Can you have the caller come out with me?

 It was reported to be the roof above the Hley sign.

Ladder 14. Ladder 14. Can you have the caller come out with me? Yeah, we can be on the area. It was reported to be the roof above the Hley sign. Okay, we're here. That's just the vent. 14, you're on scene. What was the rest of the message? It's just a vent on the roof. Okay, a vent on the roof. In the 6th.

Firefighters on scene report the issue is a vent on the roof, not an active fire.

Engine 41, Ladder 14, a known type fire, 1106 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton.

 Nearest box 5114 Brighton Avenue, Malvern Street, 604.

Engine 41, Ladder 14, a known type fire, 1106 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton. Engine 41, Ladder 14, a known type fire, 1106 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton. Nearest box 5114 Brighton Avenue, Malvern Street, 604.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a fire condition.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1106 Commonwealth Ave.

Vent on Roof Mistaken for Fire

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