Possible transformer fire near Heckman and Silk, Phillipsburg NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Phillipsburg responded to a possible transformer or utility pole fire near the intersection of Heckman Street and Silk Avenue. Initial reports indicated visible sparking and flickering power in the area. A tree was also reported down near Smith Avenue and Canal Street, partially blocking traffic. Utility and fire personnel were dispatched to handle the incidents.
Audio|Heard on: Phillipsburg / Easton Public Safety
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03:4
Transcript:
00:00
Or 14 from county.
00:05
Fourteen.
00:08
Dispatching out the fire department near Heckman Street and Silk Avenue.
00:12
Caller advised that a transformer is sparking blue and power is flickering in the area.
00:21
Pole fire, are you getting station 94? Fire 94, fire.
00:24
It's in the area of Heckman Street and Silk Avenue for a pole fire, unit E254, Warren County 146.
00:35
Battalion 94 is en route.
00:44
94 received or responding there at Heckman Street and Silk Avenue.
00:46
Looks like it could be a transformer fire.
00:48
They're advising that it's sparking and power is flickering in the area.
00:54
94 responding.
00:57
Deputy Chief 94 received yours.
01:02
Deputy Chief 94 to Warren County, can you contact the power company and have them respond in the area?
01:16
U9465 responding.
01:21
9465 received yours.
01:27
2083 and 2076 for a tree down.
01:36
Heavy Valley Station at Smith Avenue and Canal Street.
01:41
Smith Avenue and Canal Street.
01:42
A tree just fell blocking the southbound lane.
01:45
No wires fell on the railing.
01:51
S4, you can mark me down again.
01:56
S4, 1857 hours.
02:00
Stop.
02:07
Engine 9465, we're in service.
02:12
Received.
02:18
Okay, you can put engine 9462 standing by.
02:23
Engine 94, two.
02:26
Ten four.
02:27
1879 hours.
02:34
County engine 94 responded.
02:41
466 received yours.
02:48
14, fire department is on scene.
02:52
One of the wires seems to be loose.
02:57
Received 1900.
03:03
Received all seen night shot.
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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:
Heckman St & Silk Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
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