Fire alarm triggered by cooking near Columbus Dr, Jersey City NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible unattended cooking incident that triggered a fire alarm near Columbus Drive. Investigation found no fire extension, and the alarm was reset. The situation was brought under control without further issues.
Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Fire
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01:58
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch, Engine Two is on the scene.
00:01
Near Columbus Drive.
00:02
They're both a story class one residential.
00:05
Alarm sounding, nothing showing.
00:07
Engine Two is clear and investigating.
00:11
Received, Engine Two.
00:12
You are on the scene establishing Columbus command alarm sounding, nothing showing, investigating further.
00:24
Dispatch, this is Engine Two.
00:26
We have report of unattended cooking on 38th floor.
00:30
Engine Two's investigating it.
00:33
Received, Engine Two.
00:35
Investigating 38th floor possible unattended cooking.
00:46
Battalion One's on scene, not in command.
00:50
Battalion One, you're on the scene with Columbus Command.
01:12
I'm sending cooking apartment (number withheld) go.
01:27
Battalion one engine, two alarms reset and holding.
01:36
Dispatch,
01:37
Near Columbus.
01:39
Unattended cooking apartment (number withheld).
01:42
No extension.
01:44
Alarms have been reset.
01:45
You can terminate.
01:46
All companies ready.
01:53
Received Columbus command.
01:54
We're going to terminate Columbus command.
01:56
All companies are ready.
01:57
Switching back to dispatch one.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07302
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