Low-hanging wire creates power hazard at intersection, Hillside NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a low-hanging wire was reported at the intersection near Salem Avenue, Baltimore Avenue, and South Myrtle Street creating a power line hazard. The utility company has been notified.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Engine 1, I got a low hanging wire for you.
00:04
I got one at Salem Avenue and one at Baltimore and South Myrtle.
00:08
Which one's closer to you?
00:12
We'll go to the second one.
00:16
All right, Steve, I'll hold the other one for the, uh,
00:19
when the truck clears.
00:21
Okay, this is not for that.
00:24
Truck pad?
00:26
Wire's sitting on the power line.
00:29
PSE&G has already been notified.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Baltimore Ave & S Myrtle St, Hillside, NJ 07205
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