Possible gas leak near South Orange Avenue, Essex County NJ
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible gas leak from a fireplace near South Orange Avenue and Brunswick South Drive in New Jersey. Maintenance staff had already shut off the gas supply, and the utility company was notified and en route. Crews confirmed the area was secure and advised contacting a fireplace repair service.
Audio|Heard on: Essex NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Responding to South Orange Avenue.
00:04
Hi, can I?
00:06
We're releasing Ladder 81.
00:11
Ladder 83.
00:12
1315.
00:14
Command from 83 Alpha.
00:17
83 Alpha.
00:20
Gas has been secured to the fireplace on the way down.
00:25
Precinct.
00:27
Eighty-three Alpha, let the maintenance person and attendant know that PSE&G is on their way.
00:33
We’re going to clear, but they can await the arrival.
00:38
They were also advised to reach out to a fireplace repair company.
00:45
Received.
00:48
Brunswick South Drive, come in.
00:52
Go ahead.
00:55
There seems to be a problem with the gas fireplace in the apartment building. Maintenance shut the gas off.
01:03
They're going to await the arrival of PSE&G; further commands as needed.
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Location mentioned:
S Orange Ave, New Jersey
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