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Heard on: Jersey City Fire · 1/2/2026 05:44 PM
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Yeah, we have an alarm sounding near West Side Avenue on the 440 side.
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False fire alarm at West Side Avenue
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a fire alarm reported near West Side Avenue in Jersey City. Crews investigated the site and determined the alarm was caused by a malfunction in the water flow system. The building was confirmed to be safe, the alarm system was reset, and the incident was cleared.