Fire department checks steam report on Oakview Ave, Maplewood NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a report of smoke behind a property near Oakview Avenue and Burnett Terrace in Maplewood, New Jersey. Upon investigation, they determined the source to be steam coming from a dryer vent, and no fire was found.
Audio|Heard on: Essex NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:43
Transcript:
00:00
Squad 32, that's a firm.
00:01
(name withheld) was unsure if it may have been steam or smoke.
00:05
Was unsure, just wanted the fire department to check it.
00:22
I got nothing showing in the rear of any of the yards on Oakview.
00:38
The address near Oakview Avenue is directly behind Burnett Terrace.
00:45
According to police.
00:48
I have the phone number for the original caller on Burnett Terrace so I can give (name withheld) a call.
00:57
We're still investigating here near Oakview Avenue.
01:34
Dryer vent.
01:37
That's what we're checking on.
01:41
Yeah, I see it in the backyard.
02:03
This is a dryer vent.
02:37
This was just steam from a dryer vent.
02:40
Command is going to be terminated.
02:42
32's clear and available.
Disclaimer:
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:
Oakview Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
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