Residential fire with heavy smoke in North Arlington, North Arlington NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible residential fire near Hedden Terrace in North Arlington. The fire, reportedly caused by an unattended candle, was believed to be extinguished but resulted in heavy smoke conditions. Occupants were evacuated, and multiple fire units established command at the scene to investigate and ensure the fire was fully out.
Audio|Heard on: North Arlington Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
00:00
Fire dispatch to the fire department, near Hedden Terrace.
00:04
Report of a fire inside the house.
00:06
They believe it is completely out now.
00:08
Smoke condition heavy.
00:10
Fire reported near Hedden Terrace at the location.
00:14
It's believed to be out.
00:16
All occupants were advised to evacuate and wait outside for FD arrival.
00:27
3900 responding.
00:28
Can I repeat any address?
00:35
Near Hedden Terrace.
00:42
I received a fire inside the home.
00:47
Any fire units, they believe it's out.
00:49
Heavy smoke reported, still checking what was on fire.
00:55
Received.
01:11
Thirteen units on scene.
01:12
Three-story wood frame building.
01:14
We'll be investigating, establishing Hedden Terrace command.
01:18
Ten four. Establishing command 1728.
01:25
Shut up.
01:32
Fire dispatch, Hedden command.
01:36
Go over dispatch.
01:40
Okay, we have an unattended candle with contents fire.
01:43
Double units continuing.
01:47
Stand by for unattended candle with contents fire.
01:51
All units to continue in 1729.
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:
Hedden Terrace, North Arlington, NJ 07031
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