Fire alarm triggers false alert near Western Dr, Millburn NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a residential fire alarm near Western Dr in Millburn after a basement smoke detector was triggered. The scene was later confirmed by the homeowner to be a false alarm.
Audio|Heard on: Essex NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Dispatch, go with fire alarm.
00:01
Residential fire alarm activation.
00:04
Near Western Dr.
00:08
Basement smoke detector,
00:11
four floors.
00:13
Headquarters received.
00:16
Station two received.
00:18
Engine five responded.
00:22
Lower units are responding.
00:23
Residential fire alarm activated.
00:26
Western Dr between Highland and Stewart.
00:30
First level left from Highland Avenue, near Western.
00:34
Near Taylor Place off Western Dr.
00:38
Basement smoke detector activation.
00:43
(name withheld) is responding on the update from the alarm company.
00:46
Homeowner on scene,
00:47
false alarm.
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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:
Western Dr, Short Hills, NJ 07078
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