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Fire alarm triggered by shower steam at hotel, Cranford NJ

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audio iconFire & Arson
Jackson Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a hotel alarm near Jackson Drive in Cranford. Upon investigation, they found no active fire. The alarm was triggered by steam from a shower, and the system was reset.

Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:4
Transcript:
00:00
County to Engine One and Truck One on the update.
00:02
For the alarm company, we spoke to an (person withheld) on the scene who said there was no need for FD but did not specify why.
00:11
Appreciate it.
00:13
Engine One's still going to continue anyway.
00:18
Engine One of the trucks also got a follow-up.
00:21
Appreciate it.
00:23
Be advised, we're going to stage at FDC and go on the side door.
00:28
Manager from traffic, Engine One.
00:30
We're on scene, Homewood Suites.
00:32
Over three-story wood frame hotel, nothing showing from two sides.
00:37
L1 has Jackson Drive Command, will be investigating.
00:42
You see 2243.
00:45
Truck, call from command.
00:48
Answer.
00:50
You guys smell available?
00:53
The occupant was showering and appears the alarm was triggered by steam from a shower.
00:58
Checks an odor.
00:59
We're going to attempt to go for a reset.
01:03
All right, let me see.

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Jackson Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016

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