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Smoke alarm triggered by microwave fire in basementBergenfield NJ

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Bergenfield, NJ

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.
00:06
The alarm is unable to reset.
00:08
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.
00:18
Command will be terminated, you can release your officers.

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Bergenfield, NJ

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