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Fire crews respond to smoke near Burlington Ave

Heard on: Paterson Fire 1 and 2
03:03
00:00
Faulty breaker in apartment one R.
audio iconFire & Arson
Burlington Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported smoke condition near Burlington Avenue, Totowa Avenue, and Union Avenue in Paterson. Responders, including multiple engines, ladder trucks, and investigators, were dispatched to the scene to assess a possible electrical malfunction in an apartment. Early reports suggested smoke rather than open flames.

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