Unknown chemical odor reported near Kensington and Fairfield, Ridgewood NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire department responded to Kensington and Fairfield area after a report of an unknown odor possibly chemical. A caller from Devon Court noted the smell. Fire crews on scene reported either no odor or a paint-like smell.
Audio|Heard on: Ridgewood Fire Dispatch
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01:59
Transcript:
00:00
Regional fire, stand by for Tone 3831.
00:19
Central Ridge with Fire Department Car 3, Engine 3-1, responding area Kensington and Fairfield.
00:25
It's an unknown odor in the area, possibly chemical smell.
00:29
Central Ridge with fire units Car 3, Engine 3-3-1, Kensington and Fairfield.
00:35
An unknown odor in the area, possibly a chemical smell.
00:39
At 1759.
00:54
Received, the caller is no longer on scene.
00:56
She lives on Devon Court, says she smelt it in the area there.
01:08
Okay, Kensington, Fairfield.
01:12
Race you about 1801.
01:22
Transporting one BLF to Valley Hospital.
01:28
13802.
01:35
35, Central 35, back in from Garfield.
01:39
Down when no longer EMS capable.
01:43
Race is 1803.
01:51
Central Car 3, Engine 3-1 reported on scene, no odor.
01:57
I'm standing by, there's an odor of paint here.
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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:
Kensington Dr & Fairfield Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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