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Heard on: Paterson Fire 1 and 2 · 12/31/2025 06:09 PM
Smoke from cooking triggers alarm near Belmont Ave
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a fire alarm at a residential building near Belmont Avenue between North 7th and North 8th Streets in Paterson, New Jersey. The alarm was traced to smoke from cooking in one of the apartments, and no fire was found. The alarm system was reset and the scene cleared without incident.