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Sprinkler malfunction prompts fire response near Halsey St

Heard on: Essex NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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audio iconFire & Arson
Halsey St, Newark, NJ 07102
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of possible fire activity near a bridge in Newark. Units found no active fire but discovered a malfunctioning sprinkler head in an apartment building. The situation appeared to originate from cooking smoke that triggered the alarm. Fire units inspected the area and confirmed there were no further hazards.

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