Apparent steam mistaken for smoke near Hackensack Ave, Bergen County NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke coming from a building at Central Avenue and Hackensack Avenue in New Jersey. Upon investigation, it appeared the source was steam, similar to a prior occurrence. Multiple units, including engines and trucks, responded to the scene, and command was established.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:43
Transcript:
00:00
50 Cross Street to Firecom, we're responding near 8th Street.
00:05
Received sir.
00:07
Cross is going to be 8th.
00:08
Excuse me, it's going to be Central and Hackensack Avenue.
00:14
Reports of smoke coming from a corner building at Central and Hackensack Avenue.
00:17
It's white smoke.
00:20
The nearest hydrant is at the corner of 8th Street and Central Avenue, sir.
00:25
I'll treat that for you.
00:27
Car three's on scene.
00:29
We got a four-story, occupied multiple dwelling.
00:35
I believe this is the same situation we had the other night of steam coming from the side of the building.
00:39
I'll be checking further.
00:41
Car three will lead command.
00:43
Received car three.
00:45
Holding the command at 246.
00:48
Engine one responding.
00:52
Engine one responding, near location 47.
00:56
Engine three responding.
00:58
Engine three responding, near location 247.
01:02
Truck two responding.
01:05
Truck two responding, near location 247.
01:08
Dispatch advised it may be steam from the side of the building, similar to the other night.
01:18
Engine one, ten four.
01:21
Firecom, copy direct.
01:22
It's coming from the side of the building.
01:26
Truck two is on scene.
01:28
Truck two on the scene, near location 240.
01:31
Engine one is arriving.
01:33
We're getting water.
01:35
Received, near location 240.
01:38
Engine one, engine three on scene.
01:42
Received, near location 249.
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Location mentioned:
Hackensack Ave, New Jersey
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