Residential fire alarm triggers precautionary evacuation


A fire alarm went off in a house, leading to an evacuation even though there was no sign of fire.
Audio|Source: Paramus and Area Towns Police / Fire
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Transcript:
Station WPXH-896, Washington Township Police through Washington Township Fire Department. Response is needed, 697 Beach Street. 697 Beach Street for an activated residential fire alarm[1]. Resident reports (name withheld) fire alarm is sounding. (Name withheld) does not see or smell anything burning. House is being evacuated[2]. 2048.
Police codes explained
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[1]
activated residential fire alarm: Fire Alarm
[2]
evacuated: Evacuation
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Location mentioned:
Near Beech St, Township of Washington, NJ 07676
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