Smoke reported from basement near Central Ave, Ridgefield Park NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported smoke condition coming from the basement of a multi-story residential building near Central Avenue in Ridgefield Park. Command was established and crews investigated the source, which may have been steam rather than a fire.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:6
Transcript:
00:00
50 car one, I'll be responding.
00:03
Received 50 car one, you're responding near Central Ave.
00:07
Caller saying (name withheld) sees a lot of smoke coming from the basement floor.
00:12
Car one received.
00:15
50 car three to fire department, responding near Central.
00:20
Received 2117.
00:23
50 car one, I'll be on the scene.
00:27
Four-story ordinary constructed multiple dwelling.
00:30
I'll be establishing Central Avenue Command.
00:35
Received.
00:37
50 truck two responding.
00:40
Received.
00:42
50 engine one responding.
00:46
Received 2119.
00:49
Central Ave Command to Firecom, getting a report of a smoke condition on the Central Avenue side.
00:54
Could be possible steam.
00:57
Trucks arriving on the scene, they'll be investigating.
01:02
Received.
01:03
2120.
01:05
50 engine 2 responding.
Disclaimer:
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:
Central Ave, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
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