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Smoke detector activation caused by battery change, Westfield NJ

audio iconFire & Arson
Near Sinclair Pl, Westfield, NJ 07090

Fire department was dispatched to a residence near Sinclair Place for an activated smoke detector. The homeowner reported it was accidentally triggered while changing batteries. No fire or danger was found.

Audio|Source: Westfield Fire
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Transcript:
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Westfield Fire dispatch to Westfield Fire.
00:02
You're responding near Sinclair Place for an activated smoke detector upstairs.
00:06
Again, near Sinclair Place, upstairs, upstairs smoke detector activation.
00:11
Time now, 23-53, (number withheld).
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Okay,
00:18
4 received.
00:25
Fire unit is responding near Sinclair Place.
00:28
Sounds like it's going to be an accidental from the homeowner.
00:32
He said he, he called the company, stated that he was changing out the batteries.
00:38
Sorry, poor receiver.
00:40
That'll be Core 9.
00:45
Station to receive.
00:49
Car 9 is responding.
00:56
Breast of Car 9, you responding, 2357.

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Near Sinclair Pl, Westfield, NJ 07090

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