Smoke alarm triggered by microwave fire in basement, Bergenfield NJ
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Fire crews responded to a smoke alarm caused by a microwave fire in the basement of a building near 176 in Bergenfield, New Jersey. The alarm could not be reset, so a groundskeeper stayed overnight to monitor for fire while the alarm company was contacted.
Audio|Heard on: Bergenfield Fire
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Transcript:
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Smoke from a microwave in the basement of near 176 activated the alarm.
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The alarm is unable to reset.
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The groundskeeper is making contact with the alarm company.
00:12
They will be on scene until tomorrow morning, so they'll be on a fire watch.
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Command will be terminated, you can release your officers.
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Bergenfield, NJ
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