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False fire alarm caused by fireplace reset, Sparta Township NJ

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audio iconFire & Arson
Cottonwood Trail, Sparta, NJ 07871

Units responded to a fire alarm near Cottonwood. No fire was found. The alarm was triggered by a fireplace reset.

Audio|Heard on: Sparta Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:21
Transcript:
00:00
37th out, near Cottonwood, two-story wood frame, nothing's showing.
00:04
I'll be out investigating.
00:06
Breastie.
00:23
Engine 3 from 37.
00:28
Go ahead.
00:50
Go ahead, 37.
01:30
Well, part of 37, would you like me to relay a message to engine 30, engine 3 for you?
01:57
Two hundred and thirty-seven.
02:11
All units will be secure, near Cottonwood.
02:15
War was set off by a fireplace reset before we arrived.

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Location mentioned:
Cottonwood Trail, Sparta, NJ 07871

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  1. Alarm Cause Identified and Scene Secured
  2. Units Arrive and Investigate
  3. Fire Alarm Reported

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