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Smoke from fire pit triggers apartment fire alarm, Paulsboro NJ

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Near W Broad St, Paulsboro, NJ 08066

Fire and emergency units responded to an apartment near West Broad St for a fire alarm sounding for two hours. Police found no one at the door but saw smoke in a nearby alley, likely from a fire pit, which probably caused the alarm to activate.

Audio|Source: Gloucester County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Tender 21, third-party caller not in the area, for apartment A Alpha, caller stating the fire alarm's going off for two hours.
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Police did arrive, no answer at the front door.
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There is smoke in the alleyway, possibly a fire pit, but they are investigating.
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(name withheld), Copy's Report.
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County billups are reasonable.
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Can be able to serve.
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21 from Gloucester County.
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Got it, (name withheld).
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Pro Police dispatch, Officer (name withheld), Control Fire Pit at near West Broad St.
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You believe the smoke sent the alarm off.

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Near W Broad St, Paulsboro, NJ 08066

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