Water leak triggers fire alarm in South Orange basement, South Orange NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a fire alarm was triggered in a basement near Academy Street due to a kitchen water leak. Power was shut off because electrical lines were damaged. Fire Prevention was notified for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Essex NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Units from Academy Street, command your message.
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We have a detector activation, the basement,
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set off due to water from the kitchen leaking into the detector head.
00:15
At this time we're unable to reset the system.
00:18
System's going to remain an alarm.
00:20
Can you make notification to South Orange Fire Prevention? (number withheld).
00:26
Units from Academy Street, Command.
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Command your message.
00:34
As stated, an alarm system has been left an alarm pending evaluation by an alarm company.
00:41
Also I have to secure power to the basement.
00:44
The electrical lines are compromised.
00:47
OCHPEN has been advised to have the appropriate license individuals come out and make necessary affairs.
00:54
You could show all units clear and available Academy Street for Manta Maddo.
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Location mentioned:
Academy St, South Orange Village, NJ
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