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False fire alarm at wood-frame residence in Ho-Ho-Kus, Ho Ho Kus NJ

Fire & Arson

Reported: 09/25/2025 05:21 AM (PDT)

Arbor Dr, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423

Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at a two-story wood-frame residence near Arbor Dr in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ. Upon investigation, they confirmed there was no actual fire. The alarm was triggered by steam from a shower. The alarm system was reset, and the homeowner was advised to address the issue.

Audio|Source: Ho-Ho-Kus Public Safety and Bergen County Fire

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Transcript:

00:00

Engine 733 is on scene. We have nothing showing from a two-story wood frame.

00:04

On the high journey Friday address, we'll establish Arbor Drive command. We'll start the investigation.

00:11

Arbor Drive command call in Station 7. Station 7, go ahead.

00:25

Initial report for PD is seen from a shower.

00:29

Station 7 received.

00:36

Arbit Drive command call on Station 7.

00:39

Station 7, go ahead.

00:43

Can you check the location history and codes and advise how many activations at this location for the calendar year?

00:55

7 received.

00:59

733, nozzle.

01:08

Command at 733.

01:14

Activation, confirmed due to the scene.

01:17

Rapping up here, heavy house.

01:21

Okay, is the alarm reset?

01:25

Correct.

01:27

Okay, please advise the homeowner that he has to get that head moves, so I'm going to give him a face-to-face in a minute.

01:35

Receive.

01:39

Station 7, guys.

01:42

Been five activations for the year 2025.

01:46

Receive, thank you. Engine 733 confirmed steam from a shower.

01:50

We are taking information. The alarm system is reset.

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Arbor Dr, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423

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