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Heard on: Essex NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/18/2026 03:20 PM
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Four-story residence.
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Dryer exhaust triggers alarm near Victoria Ave
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an alarm activation at a four-story residence near Victoria Avenue in Newark. The alarm, originating from a fourth-floor laundry room, was determined to have been triggered by exhaust from a dryer vent rather than an active fire. Units confirmed there was no car fire or other emergency at the location.