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Fire Alarm Activation Reported Downtown

A fire alarm activation was reported at an apartment building in Watertown. City fire engines, truck, and rescue are responding to the downtown location.

Closed Apr 3, 2026 u{000687} 8:38 PM City Fire
11 Public Square #601, Watertown, NY 13601 · Near Arsenal and Court

Incident Report

City Fire responded to a fire alarm activation early April 4 at 11 Public Square, Apartment 601, in downtown Watertown. Dispatch sent Engine 1, Engine 2, the truck company and rescue unit to the apartment building after an alarm panel indicated a hallway smoke detector activation.

According to dispatch information, the call came in at 12:38 a.m. at the Public Square address near Arsenal and Court streets. Initial radio traffic indicated the activation was limited to a hallway smoke detector, with no visible smoke or confirmed fire reported at the time of dispatch. No mutual aid agencies were requested, and no escalation beyond the initial city fire response was reported.

The incident was closed without any additional updates indicating a working fire or extended operations. Dispatch records showed the call was cleared shortly after it was opened.

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Initial 8:38:18 PM

Fire Alarm Activation Reported Downtown

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City fire general alarm engines one two, truck and rescue, first one, 11 Public Square, Apartment 601, showing hallway smoke detector. Repeat for a city fire general alarm Engine one two, truck and rescue, 11 Public Square, Apartment 60120 Hallway smoke detector, crosses Arsenal And Court.

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