Incense triggers smoke alarm on Fifth Avenue, River Edge NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a smoke alarm activation on Fifth Avenue in River Edge. The alarm was triggered by incense on the second floor. The building was inspected, declared safe, and all units returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:10
Transcript:
00:00
Fifth Avenue command to central on an update.
00:06
Fifth Avenue command.
00:08
All right, we have a good idea of what it is and we located the head.
00:13
Just as a precaution, we're checking out a few other things here.
00:17
Further updates to follow.
00:21
Hunter received, 16:33.
00:26
Fifth Avenue Command to Central.
00:31
Go ahead, Command.
00:34
Okay, everything checks out in the building.
00:37
Building's been checked out by Tower 21, Ladder 1, Squad 4.
00:42
It appears to be incense that set off the smoke detector on the 2nd floor.
00:48
Everything has been reset and it's holding.
00:51
All River Edge units, Tower 21 are up and available.
00:55
I'll be terminating command central.
00:57
Thank you.
01:00
Received, possibly incense that set off the alarm.
01:05
All units up and available, your time of termination 16 thirty-eight.
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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:
Fifth Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
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