False fire alarm caused by battery change, Washington NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and carbon monoxide alarms were activated near Brass Castle Road in Washington, New Jersey. After investigation, the alarm company confirmed that the activation was caused by a keyholder replacing batteries, and there was no actual fire.
Audio|Heard on: Phillipsburg / Easton Public Safety
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03:5
Transcript:
00:00
Station 76 fire, 76 fire, near Brass Castle Road activated fire alarm showing 1st floor fire alarm.
00:08
Activated CO alarm as well.
00:10
Repeating, 76 fire, 76 fire.
00:13
Near Brass Castle Road activated fire and CO alarm, operator 127 Warren County.
02:46
76 fire, 76 fire, 1st three alert for an activated fire alarm near Brass Castle Road.
02:52
Repeating, 76 fire, first due alert, active fire alarm, near Brass Castle Rd.
02:57
The alarm company called back and spoke with the keyholder on location, who advised they were just changing batteries.
03:03
Operator 127 Warren County.
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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:
Brass Castle Rd, Washington, NJ 07882
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