Gas leak investigated at building on Congress Street

Heard on: Essex NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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We make this a signal 305 for Rescue One.

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We did have an odor of gas, 1000 parts per million in the affected area.

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Rescue One ventilated the building, turned off the power and the gas to the building.

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Please notify PSE&G on the update.

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I receive that.

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Be advised of PSE&G notify and respond.

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Thank you.

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0827.

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Deputy One received.

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Deputy One to Rescue One.

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Rescue One.

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What were your findings at Congress?

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We found 1100 parts per million in certain affected areas such as the basement and kitchen.

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We ventilated the building, turned off the power and gas.

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Deputy One received.

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Also note, PSE&G was notified.

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That's affirmative.

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Confirmation from dispatch earlier, PSE&G was notified.

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Deputy one received.

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Thank you.

5/15/2026 05:26 AM

Fire & Arson

Congress St, Newark, NJ 07105

Gas leak investigated at building on Congress Street

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of a gas odor at a building on Congress Street in Newark. Rescue units detected high gas levels inside, ventilated the site, and shut off power and gas. The utility company was notified to assist.

Gas leak investigated at building on Congress Street

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