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Fire crews respond to false alarm on South 18th St

Heard on: Essex NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
01:08
00:00
Attention, Engine 18-6.
audio iconFire & Arson
S 18th St, Newark, NJ 07103
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to a residential building near South 18th Street in Newark for a possible fire after a smoke alarm was triggered. The situation was found to be a false alarm caused by burned toast, with the keyholder confirming a valid passcode on arrival. No injuries or damage were reported.

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