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Audible Fire Alarm Reported in Neighborhood

City of Watertown Fire responding to report of audible fire alarm in the area. Engines 1-3, truck, and rescue dispatched.

Closed Apr 18, 2026 u{000747} 8:47 PM City of Watertown Fire
1018 Academy St, Watertown, NY 13601 · Near South Pleasant and South Hamilton

Incident Report

City of Watertown Fire Department units responded to reports of an audible fire alarm in the neighborhood near 1018 Academy Street in Watertown, New York, according to dispatch radio traffic. Engines 1-3, a truck, and rescue were dispatched at 8:47 p.m. to the area, bounded by South Pleasant and South Hamilton streets. The incident, which lasted nine minutes, was later traced to Relax Spa at 1622 State Street.

Responders reported an audible alarm with a flashing light at the spa around 8:52 p.m., per radio updates. Rescue arrived on scene at 8:53 p.m. and found nothing showing. Engine 1 reported a water spill shortly after, with a hydrant secured and immediately available, as Engine 3 arrived.

Engine 3 cleared the scene at 8:57 p.m., reporting no issues at the spa, bringing the response to a close.

Dispatch Audio

Initial 8:47:47 PM

Audible Fire Alarm Reported in Neighborhood

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City fire general alarm engines one three truck rescue, respond to the area of 1018 Academy Street for an audible alarm in the area hitting city fire. Respond to the area. 1018 Academy Street, report of an audible fire alarm somewhere in the area cross of South Pleasant, South Hamilton.

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Incident Timeline (5 events)

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Audible Fire Alarm Reported in Neighborhood 8:47:47 PM

City of Watertown Fire responding to report of audible fire alarm in the area. Engines 1-3, truck, and rescue dispatched.

City fire general alarm engines one three truck rescue, respond to the area of 1018 Academy Street for an audible alarm in the area hitting city fire. Respond to the area. 1018 Academy Street, report of an audible fire alarm somewhere in the area cross of South Pleasant, South Hamilton.
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Fire alarm at Relax Spa, 1622 State St 8:52:36 PM

Caller reports audible alarm with flashing light from Relax Spa. Dispatch confirms Academy Street fire alarm originating at Relax Spa, 1622 State Street.

8:51:00 PM Unit 23, caller states that it's coming from a relaxed spot. They can see a flashing light with it.
8:51:09 PM Unit Say that again?
8:51:16 PM Unit Caller, please. This is coming from the relaxed spot. They can see a flashing light for the alarm.
8:51:20 PM Unit Really appreciate.
8:52:36 PM JE Dispatch Dispatch units returning correction, responding to the Academy Street alarm. Believe that is going to be the Relax Spa, 1622 State Street.
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Rescue arrives, nothing showing 8:53:27 PM

Rescue on scene, nothing showing.

8:53:27 PM Unit Rescue's on scene. Nothing showing.
8:53:33 PM JE Dispatch Rescue arrived 2050 three.
4
Water spill reported, hydrant secured 8:54:48 PM

Engine 1 on scene reports water spill. Engine 1 has hydrant immediately available. Engine 3 arriving.

8:54:32 PM JE Dispatch Engine three on six.
8:54:37 PM JE Dispatch Engine three, arrive 20 54.
8:54:48 PM JE 47-1-1 Engine one, I see water split.
8:55:08 PM Unit Engine one, I got a hydrant right next to me.
5
Engine 3 clears spa fire alarm 8:57:19 PM

Engine 3 reports no issue at spa, clearing scene.

8:57:19 PM Unit G3 all copy. G3 dispatch. No issue here at the spot. We're clear.
8:57:25 PM JE Dispatch Copy. 23, no issue at the spa. Unit's clearing 20 50 7.
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