Smoke report leads to false alarm in Somerville, Somerville NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke at an apartment near South Bridge Street in Somerville. Initial units observed smoke and initiated a first alarm response. Investigation revealed the cause to be food burned on a stove, with no active fire or injuries. Emergency medical services were not required.
Audio|Heard on: Somerset County and Franklin Twp
Listen to dispatch call
03:17
Transcript:
00:00
County 357 is arriving location.
00:02
A two-story garden style apartment.
00:04
Smoke coming from the second-floor window.
00:09
He started our first alarm.
00:14
This is 257 on the scene.
00:16
Smoke showing, first alarm at 1106.
00:25
Upgrading first alarm.
00:43
Hold first alarm in quarters.
01:01
First alarm assignment to Somerville, near South Bridge Street.
01:30
Burnt food on the stove, no fire.
01:33
Heavy smoke in the apartment.
01:36
Burnt food, no fire.
01:50
Engine 57, when you arrive, come down Holly Glen.
01:54
There is a hydrant in front of the apartment.
01:56
Use a fan upstairs.
02:12
No EMS resources needed.
03:05
The pot is in the bathroom sink with water running on it.
03:15
No fire at the stove.
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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:
S Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876
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