False fire alarm at building under construction, Jersey City NJ
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Fire & ArsonAn alarm went off at a building under construction on Christopher Columbus Drive. It was caused by a program drain pipe issue in the dry sprinkler system. The parking garage was ventilated, and no fire was found. Fire watch was set and the sprinkler and alarm companies were notified and are on their way.
Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Fire
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Transcript:
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This is an alarm activation closed by a program drain pipe for a dry system, parking garage, building under construction.
00:08
The building is clear.
00:09
We're unable to reset the alarm.
00:10
The fire watch has been established.
00:13
The construction superintendents on scene has been advised for the sprinkler company, alarm companies.
00:18
They're en route.
00:20
The parking garage has been ventilated.
00:22
All clouds and oxide levels are at zero parts per million.
00:26
Also been advised to not use a generator.
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Location mentioned:
Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07302
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