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Burning odor reported in Passaic apartment hallway, Passaic NJ

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/6/2025 08:23 AM

Boulevard, Passaic, NJ 07055

Fire and police units responded to a residential hallway in Passaic where a caller reported a burning smell but no visible smoke or fire. The odor was likely caused by overcooked food.

Audio|Heard on: East Rutherford Fire and Police

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00:21

Transcript:
Near Boulevard, a caller reported a suspicious odor that smells like something burning in the hallway. No smoke or fire was seen. It was possibly overcooked food. Dispatching units engine one and ladder one.

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Location mentioned:

Boulevard, Passaic, NJ 07055

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