Rubbish fire caused by garbage truck in Passaic


A firefighting response to a rubbish fire involving a garbage truck dumping its load. The incident caused traffic jams in the area.
Audio|Source: Wallington Fire Dept & Mutual Aid
02:12
Transcript:
(name withheld) reports of a rubbish fire. Engine 2 responds to 17 Monroe Street for reports of a rubbish fire. Cross streets are fourth and third time. Now it's 1311.11. Engine 2 is on Cisception Command. Dispatch. Send ladder 1. This time it appears we have a garbage truck that let off his load will be investigated. 17 Monroe Street for a fire involving the garbage truck. Cross streets are fourth and third, sign now with 1314. Wide of two's going. Receives 1314. Monroe Street. Who's on the air? 1315. Dispatch. Dispatch. By Market and Monroe and also notified Garfield to shut the bridge. You have gridlock over here.
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Location mentioned:
Near Monroe St, Passaic, NJ 07055
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