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Smoke condition prompts evacuation at Edison apartments, Edison NJ

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/25/2025 03:59 PM

Inman Ave, Edison, NJ 08820

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue units responded to a smoke condition at the Lomera/Homeowner Apartments near Inman Avenue in Edison, New Jersey. Smoke was reported in the hallway of building Charlie three. Residents began evacuating as firefighters arrived to investigate the cause.

Audio|Heard on: Metuchen Fire & EMS

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02:46

Transcript:

00:00

Smoke condition at Lomera Apartments, near Inman Ave.

00:27

Fire central engines (number withheld), truck one, truck two, rescue five, car seven respond to Homeowner Apartments near Inman Ave.

00:35

Smoke condition reported in the hallway of building Charlie three.

00:40

Fire central units respond to Homeowner Apartments near Inman Avenue for a smoke condition in hallway building Charlie three.

00:57

Engine nine is responding.

01:05

Car seven in service.

01:08

They are not sure where the smoke is coming from and are starting to evacuate residents.

01:15

Unit responded.

01:19

Received.

01:21

Received.

01:25

Truck two in service.

01:29

Truck five, sir.

01:35

Okay.

01:41

Thank you very much.

01:49

We're up 121 alpha.

02:05

Watch out for the family of deer.

02:36

Car seven is arriving.

02:38

Battalion chief will be commanding if nothing showing.

02:41

Accountability will be on engine twelve when they arrive.

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Inman Ave, Edison, NJ 08820

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