False fire alarm at Valley and Chestnut streets in Orange, City Of Orange NJ

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/30/2025 08:34 AM

Chestnut St & Valley St, City of Orange, NJ 07050

A fire alarm was sounding near Valley Street and Chestnut Street in Orange, New Jersey, for about an hour. Fire crews responded and investigated the area. After checking, they found no fire or hazard. The alarm was disarmed and fire crews cleared the scene without incident.

Audio|Source: Orange Fire Department

02:48

Transcript:

00:00

Same light going out. Valley Street, traffic street.

00:03

Alarm sounding.

00:20

Signal 8, car 2, engine 3, engine 4. In the area, Valley Street, Chestnut Street, Valley, and Chestnut.

00:28

Someone called in, stating there's been an alarm going off for approximately an hour.

00:34

Again, signal 8,

00:36

car 2, engine 3, engine 4, Valley Street and Chestnut Street,

00:41

street alarm sounding in the area,

00:43

and going on for about an hour.

00:45

(number withheld).

00:49

Flam, downgrade at the signal 5, District Engine.

00:53

All right,

01:01

signal 305 from the District Engine.

01:02

Ready, see, Signal 305 from the District Engine.

01:12

Agent 3 is arrived,

01:15

Valley Street,

01:18

and Chestnut.

01:21

There's alarm sounding in the area we're investigating.

01:44

Brimbs, we have alarm sounding at 5-8 notch, that's not two and a half story work right.

01:51

We have workers on the same.

02:04

Three is he is. There was near Chestnut Street, two and a three wood frame.

02:09

Good structural workers on scene.

02:18

Engine 3 to 1. Engine 3 to 1.

02:24

Engine 3.

02:27

For engine 3, disarm, the activated alarm,

02:31

there's no hazard at this location, with terminating, engine 3 is back available.

02:42

Preycee disarmed, activated alarm, no hazard at that location.

02:46

Clear available.

02:47

1.43.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:

Chestnut St & Valley St, City of Orange, NJ 07050

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct

Incorrect

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in City Of Orange, NJ

Two-vehicle crash reported near Scotland Rd with no injuries

Traffic

11/2/2025 08:42 AM

Near Scotland Rd, City of Orange, NJ 07050

Two vehicles collided near Scotland Road with no reported injuries. Police responded to the scene and a squad car was already present.

Temporary northbound closure on Valley Road for construction

Road Closure

11/3/2025 06:32 AM

S Valley Rd, New Jersey

Valley Road northbound lane is temporarily closed for concrete pouring. Southbound lane remains open. Detour signs are set up. Residents are allowed access.

Fire department responds to wires down at Morrow St

Road Closure

10/30/2025 11:44 AM

Near Morrow St, City of Orange, NJ 07050

Fire department was dispatched to near Morrow Street to address downed wires posing a possible road hazard.

Commercial fire alarm at Valley Street building

Fire & Arson

10/31/2025 09:17 PM

Near Valley St, City of Orange, NJ 07050

Fire units responded to a triggered commercial fire alarm at a building near Valley Street in Orange, New Jersey. Upon arrival, no visible fire or smoke was found at the scene.

Fire alarm triggers full response at Haywood Avenue school

Fire & Arson

10/30/2025 10:47 AM

Near Heywood Ave, City of Orange, NJ 07050

A fire alarm triggered a full emergency response at Haywood Avenue Elementary School including multiple engines, squad, and special services to investigate a basement heat detector activation.