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Heard on: East Brunswick, South River and Spotswood Fire / EMS · 1/14/2026 07:49 PM
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South River Police to the South River Fire Department,
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corner of James Street and Arlington Avenue for a garbage can on fire called in by a resident.
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Garbage can fire near James St extinguished

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services in South River responded to a potential small fire involving a garbage can near James Street and Arlington Avenue. The fire was quickly extinguished by patrol officers. No injuries were reported.

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James St, South River, NJ 08882
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