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Fire at Brandeis University in Waltham
February 02, 2026 | MASSACHUSETTS
PETER LOBO, Correspondent

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
At 3 PM February 2nd, Waltham Fire received a call for a building fire on the campus of Brandeis University at The Stein Bar and Grill.
Engine 1,4 Squad 5 , Rescue 1, Ladder 2 and Medic 1 were dispatched. Engine 4 reported smoke in the building and wanted a line brought in.
The fire was in the duct work and had to also be accessed from the roof. A second alarm was transmitted brining Engine 2,3, 8 and Tower 1
The fire was brought under control in about 45 minutes. There were no injuries.