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False fire alarm at three-story building in Union City, Union City NJ

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audio iconFire & Arson
Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087

According to the dispatch call, firefighters responded to activated alarms at a three-story building near Bergenline Avenue in Union City. Upon arrival, no fire was visible. The alarm was found to be a false activation and was restored after ventilation.

Audio|Heard on: Harrison Metro Area Fire & EMS
Listen to dispatch call
03:25
Transcript:
00:00
That's in Union City for Squad 1, Engine 5, Engine 9, Battalion 2.
00:05
Respond to 4520 Bergenline Avenue, the alarms activated.
00:09
That's for Squad 1, Engine 5, Engine 9, Battalion 2.
00:14
Respond to 4520 Bergenline Avenue, 5 alarms activated.
00:31
Fire control from Maya 3.
00:36
Never mind.
00:39
This is fire control.
00:41
Battalion 2 and Squad 1 are on scene at 4520 Bergenline Avenue.
00:45
Three-story frame structure, nothing showing, establishing command. Command established at Bergenline Avenue.
00:49
Battalion 2, Squad 1 on scene.
00:52
Fire control from Bergenline Avenue, traffic updated.
01:09
Information repeated.
01:40
They just needed a fan for ventilation.
01:49
Engine 9 released.
02:06
Ladder 3 from command, need a stand set up.
02:25
Fire control for ongoing incident.
02:34
Second floor, no extension.
02:38
Ventilation completed, alarm system reset.
02:49
Command reporting no other activation currently.
02:52
Checking second and third floors.
03:08
Alarm restored at source.
03:12
Caller reported alarm activated but then restored.
03:20
All units cleared, situation restored.

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Location mentioned:
Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ 07087

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