Smoke report at three-story residence on Columbia Avenue, North Bergen NJ

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/4/2025 06:16 AM

Near Columbia Ave, North Bergen, NJ 07047

Firefighters responded to a smoke report at a three-story residential building near Columbia Avenue in North Bergen. No visible smoke or fire was seen from the outside upon arrival. Fire crews are investigating to find the source of the smoke.

Audio|Source: North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue

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Transcript:

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10 engine 5, squad 7, ladder 4, ladder 1, deputy 1,

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battalion 3, rescue 1, safety 1, squad 2 is the rig.

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In North Bergen, respond to near Columbia Ave,

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near Columbia Ave, report of smoke.

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ladder 4, ladder 1, deputy 1, battalion 3, rescue 1, safety 1,

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squad 2 is the rig, in North Bergen, near Columbia Ave.

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Report of smoke.

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Appelment 2.

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Okay.

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If I'm responding.

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I'm responding.

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Ladder 4, Ladder 1 confirm the response.

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The 1 confirm the response.

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4 confirm the response.

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4 confirm the response.

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Fly control from Ladder 1.

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Go ahead, Ladder 1.

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Hi, letter one.

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We're out of... Responding from headquarters.

01:36

Oh,

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the ladder one. Ladder one,

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out of service, mechanical.

01:45

Receive, ladder one is out of service mechanical.

01:52

Fire the toll from Battalion 3. Go ahead, the time,

01:58

01:59

Clay's ladder 3 back in service.

02:02

Receive.

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Ladder 3, respond to near Columbia Ave for ladder 3,

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report of smoke.

02:22

Fire control from Engine 9. Engine 9 is on the scene.

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We have a three-story ordinary,

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multiple dwelling residential.

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Nothing short from the exterior.

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Engine 9 will be investigating establishing command.

02:37

Engine 9 on the scene.

02:39

Engine 9 is Columbia Avenue Command.

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Near Columbia Ave, North Bergen, NJ 07047

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