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false fire alarm triggers response at bank in Fairfield, Fairfield NJ

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Near Passaic Ave, Fairfield, NJ 07004

A fire alarm at a bank in Fairfield reported smoke in an office. Authorities responded and found it was a false alarm possibly caused by burnt toast. The correct security passcode was not provided.

Audio|Source: Essex County Police, Fire and EMS - West
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Transcript:
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Fairfield Police to Fairfield Fire, respond on a fire alarm at near Passaic Avenue, going to be the First Commerce Bank,
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area of activation with smoke, rear, left office.
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Central did call in it and advised that it was a false alarm,
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but there was an improper passcode given.
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Fairfield Police to Fairfield Fire, Fire, Respond, near Passaic Avenue, First Commerce Bank, Area of Activation, Smoke, Rear, Left Office,
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Central did advise...
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that they made contact with the authorities on scene and it was a false alarm but improper basket was provided.

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Near Passaic Ave, Fairfield, NJ 07004

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