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Fire crews investigate possible arson near McCarter Hwy

Heard on: Essex NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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McCarter Hwy, Newark, NJ

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Fire & Arson reported near McCarter Hwy, Newark, NJ on Feb 8, 2026, 7:47 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a structure fire near Elwood Place, behind a building adjacent to McCarter Highway in Newark. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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