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FDNY · BRONX · Fire

Units Releasing at 1513 Taylor Avenue in the Bronx

FDNY responded to a report of smoke in a stairwell at 1513 Taylor Avenue, between Garfield Street and Archer Street in the Bronx. Firefighters determined the source was incense burning on a lower floor, and the odors have dissipated. Units are being released except one engine and one ladder.

Location
1513 Taylor Avenue
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Radio audio

Latest transmission
Transmission 1

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Updates

  1. Units Releasing at 1513 Taylor Avenue in the BronxIncense burning on lower floor; odors dissipated; 10-18
  2. Radio Units reported the odor was from incense burning on a lower floor and the incident is closed.
  3. Smoke Reported in Stairwell at 1513 Taylor Avenue in the Bronx
  4. Radio Units reported smoke in a stairwell.

Units on this call

Battalion 18 Ladder 41 Ladder 58

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