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Apartment fire alarm triggered by dust in Jersey CityJersey City NJ

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Jersey City, NJ

Recording of fire dispatch and crew radio about an alarm at an apartment building on McLaughlin Avenue in Jersey City. Crews responded, investigated, and said dust in the basement set off the alarm. No fire was found and crews cleared the building.

Audio|Source: Jersey City Fire
03:54
Transcript:
Dispatch reports an apartment alarm investigation[1] on McLaughlin Avenue. Units arrived on scene and checked the building. Command advised crews found dust in the basement triggering the alarm. The alarm company was notified to silence the system but that action was not completed initially. Crews cleared the third floor and found no fire. Units stated they were returning to quarters.
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[1]
investigation: Checking for fire or hazardous condition

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