Burnt toast triggers fire alarm in North Caldwell, Caldwell NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and police crews in North Caldwell responded to an active fire alarm near Hill Street. The alarm, originating from a first-floor smoke detector, was determined to have been triggered by burnt toast, producing only a minor smoke condition. No injuries or damage were reported, and units returned to service after clearing the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Essex County Police, Fire and EMS - West
Listen to dispatch call
01:37
Transcript:
00:00
North Caldwell Police to North Caldwell Fire, respond to near Hill Street.
00:03
That's near Hill Street for an active fire alarm coming in as a 1st floor smoke detector.
00:08
Repeat.
00:09
From North Caldwell Police to North Caldwell Fire, response to near Hill Street.
00:12
That near Hill Street for an active fire alarm coming in as the 1st floor smoke detector.
00:17
Time of dispatch six fifty-five.
00:25
Do a fire run service.
00:31
Receive FD just advised officers on scene report.
00:36
Alarm was set off due to burnt toast, light smoke condition.
00:45
Received.
00:52
Three out of three will be in service.
00:57
Three hundred and four in service.
01:04
We're arriving on a half-story wood frame.
01:07
Nothing showing from the exterior.
01:09
There's a hydrant at the corner.
01:11
Three hundred and two, I have command.
01:24
Command, it's burnt toast.
01:26
We can bring anyone here with the fans to clear out this smoke.
01:35
We'll be in service moving forward.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Hill St, Caldwell, NJ 07006
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