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False alarm from faulty smoke detector battery, Egg Harbor Township NJ

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Jackson Dr, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

Fire department responded to smoke alarm at a residence near Jackson Dr. It was caused by a faulty smoke detector battery with no fire present.

Audio|Heard on: Atlantic County Fire and EMS - Digital
Listen to dispatch call
00:16
Transcript:
00:00
Atcom from 1418.
00:02
I spoke to a corridor across the street.
00:05
The house is secure.
00:07
We're not going to bust the door, but just chase down a smoke detector with a bad battery.
00:12
So I can refer to PEC or code enforcement or somebody.

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Location mentioned:
Jackson Dr, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

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  1. Final Assessment and Clearance
  2. Situation Resolved and Apparatus Released
  3. Investigation at the Scene
  4. Emergency Services Arrive and Investigate
  5. Neighbor Reports Fire Alarm at Abandoned House

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