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Heard on: Jersey City Fire · 1/17/2026 09:20 AM
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near Gates Avenue, this is an ongoing issue with a smoke detector in the basement.
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Unable to reset the alarm.
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Smoke detector issue prompts fire watch in Jersey City

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a building near Gates Avenue in Jersey City for a recurring issue with a smoke detector in the basement. The alarm could not be reset, leading to a temporary fire watch being established before operations were concluded.

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Gates Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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