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Heard on: Paramus and Area Towns Police / Fire · 1/12/2026 03:31 AM
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For (number withheld) Van Emburgh, a state out of date smoke detector malfunctioning in the basement.
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We removed it and the alarm stopped going off.
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Smoke alarm issue near Van Emburgh Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible smoke detector malfunction at a residence near Van Emburgh Avenue in the Township of Washington. The malfunctioning detector was removed, and the alarm stopped. No hazardous readings were detected, and units were made available shortly after.

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Van Emburgh Ave, Township of Washington, NJ 07676
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