Fire alarm triggered near Linden Ave building, Englewood NJ
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As discussed during the dispatch call, responders attended a fire alarm activation near Linden Avenue in Englewood. The alarm was heard on the fourth floor. Upon investigation, crews discovered a strong marijuana odor in the elevators, suggesting someone may have been smoking inside and triggering the detectors. No fire was found, and the elevators remained in operation while management was contacted.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen County Metro Fire and Rescue - East
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Transcript:
00:00
Respond near Linden Ave and North Street, alarm activation.
00:05
Activated alarm.
00:06
Incident in 25 Squad 23 Truck 2.
00:09
Deputy 1. Response near Linden Avenue.
00:14
Activated alarms.
00:15
Caller is reporting an alarm going off on the 4th floor.
00:17
Time is 270.
00:24
Same thing.
00:26
Elevator car recently.
00:36
W eight service elevator number two.
00:40
This is the same thing as the other night, just a different.
00:44
We checked SE1 and SE2.
00:47
Both elevators have a strong marijuana odor.
00:51
They must see somebody smoking in the elevators, setting off these detectors.
00:57
We did not shut down any elevators at this time.
00:59
We're going to have to contact management.
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