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Smoke detector activation investigated near Cedar Lane, Teaneck NJ

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/22/2025 05:24 PM

Cedar Ln, Teaneck, NJ

According to the dispatch call, fire units responded to an activated smoke detector and fire alarm system near Cedar Lane. The activated detector was found in the basement laundry room. The fire alarm system was investigated and has been reset with no ongoing incidents.

Audio|Heard on: Paramus and Area Towns Police / Fire

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01:26

Transcript:

00:00

Cedar Lane Command, go to dispatch.

00:03

25 is reporting they found an activated smoke detector in the basement laundry room.

00:08

We're in the process of resetting the box and system.

00:11

You can place Engine 26 in service returning.

00:15

Dispatch received.

00:17

Cedar Lane Command, Engine 26 is available 2024.

00:25

Okay.

00:49

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00:56

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01:02

Time of dispatch is 2027.

01:08

Cedar Lane Command to Dispatch.

01:11

Cedar Lane Commander to Dispatch here.

01:15

All right, the box in the fire alarm system have been reset.

01:18

You can terminate command and place all companies in service through Tony.

01:23

Dispatch received.

01:24

Command's terminated.

01:25

All companies are available.

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Cedar Ln, Teaneck, NJ

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