Steam mistaken for smoke near Isabella Ave, Newark NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated reports of smoke near Isabella Avenue in Newark. The situation was found to involve steam from a leaking boiler rather than an active fire. Boiler systems on the building’s second and third floors were shut off as a precaution, and the resident was informed.
Audio|Heard on: Essex NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:51
Transcript:
00:00
Verify the address.
00:02
Isabella Avenue.
00:07
Investigating.
00:17
We have access to the basement.
00:18
No calls for alarm.
00:27
Battalion one, engine twenty-six.
00:28
You are coming in distorted.
00:29
Can you speak a little clearer?
00:33
No call for alarm.
00:34
We're in the basement.
01:06
Do you have any further information on the smoke?
01:11
No further information.
01:13
There was smoke in the basement going toward the third floor.
01:49
Appears to be steam leaking.
02:12
Boiler to the third floor has been shut off.
02:17
Boiler on the second floor being shut off.
02:45
Resident of the second floor has been informed about the shut off.
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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:
Isabella Ave, Newark, NJ 07106
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