Gas odor investigated near Elizabeth Avenue, Newark NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews investigated a possible natural gas odor outside a multi-story building near Elizabeth Avenue in Newark. Utility workers from PSE&G were present addressing gas line work near the area. The caller reported that the odor was detected outside near the entrance, not inside the apartment. Fire units remained on standby while the situation was assessed and later cleared.
Audio|Heard on: Essex NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:21
Transcript:
00:00
Be advised, PSE&G is working on a major gas line across the street from the location.
00:10
That was from last night, marking a signal five for the original engine.
00:16
Acknowledged.
00:17
The call just came in from PSE&G.
00:19
They requested we respond but also indicated a second route.
00:25
Received.
00:28
Do you want to keep that at signal 305 or continue with all engines?
00:34
Make it signal 305 for now.
00:41
All units, this is station 4514.
00:43
Battalion 4 reports a frozen engine.
00:49
Engine 10 returning to quarters.
00:51
There’s a water malfunction, room withheld.
00:55
Engine 10 terminating command and going available.
01:03
Units on scene near Elizabeth Avenue investigating a six-story structure.
01:11
Standing by while investigation continues.
01:18
Can you confirm the floor and room number?
01:25
Room withheld.
02:02
PSE&G is at the location.
02:12
Caller stated the odor of gas is not inside the apartment.
02:16
She stated it’s outside by the entrance when she was walking back into the building.
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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:
Elizabeth Ave, Newark, NJ 07112
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