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Fire alarm sounds at Grace Episcopal Church, Plainfield NJ

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audio iconFire & Arson
Cleveland Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to an audible fire alarm at Grace Episcopal Church near East 7th Street in Plainfield. A neighbor reported the alarm had been sounding for about an hour with no visible smoke or fire. Crews established 7th Street Command and attempted to contact a keyholder to access the building.

Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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02:14
Transcript:
00:00
Central to the fire department, responding to Grace Episcopal Church near East 7th Street.
00:06
East 7th Street.
00:08
It's for an audible fire alarm.
00:12
Caller reports the alarm has been going off for about an hour.
00:14
No signs of smoke or fire.
00:16
Establishing command near East 7th Street.
00:24
Audible fire alarm called in by a nearby neighbor, reporting it's been sounding for about an hour.
00:30
No signs of smoke or fire.
00:32
Cross streets are Park Avenue and Cleveland Avenue. Time 07:52.
01:04
7th Street Command established.
01:07
Large house of worship, no smoke or fire showing.
01:45
Attempting entry; key not working at front door.
01:48
Checking exterior of building.
01:59
Central from 7th Street Command.
02:06
Responding to meet keyholder at this location.

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Location mentioned:
Cleveland Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060

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