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Heard on: Paterson Fire 1 and 2 · 1/1/2026 12:23 AM
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Dive near Ward Street, Paterson.
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Accurate fire alarm.
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False fire alarm at Ward Street building

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a fire alarm was reported near Ward Street in Paterson. Fire crews responded and found it to be a false alarm caused by an alarm malfunction. There were no signs of smoke or fire, and the alarm was reset before the response was concluded.

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Ward St, Paterson, NJ 07505
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