Transformer causes smoke and electrical issue in basement, River Edge NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a smoke condition and electrical issue in the basement near Bogert Road. Investigation found a transformer to a light fixture caused the problem. Fire crews cleared the scene after ensuring safety.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:56
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, we're trying to figure out what the cause of that smoke condition is on Bogert Road in the basement.
00:07
So we're still investigating.
00:08
I have engine two on a hydrant.
00:10
I have Ladder 1 inside on the investigation.
00:13
And as you know, we have tower 21, engine 34, and chief 102, responding to 80s.
00:20
All traffic recedes, 12 forward.
00:27
Engine 3 for 80 grand aft.
00:33
Engine 3 was 3, 1240.
00:37
The number of 34 is in, we'll be on road to brand.
00:42
Receive 34 and 1241.
00:45
You want to resort out from you a traffic service. Ray C, Prowdy 1.
00:49
Engine 2 to Central.
00:53
Engine 2.
00:56
You can try engine 2 responding to 80 grand in the AFA.
01:02
Engine 2 or 8 to you, 1242.
01:07
This is center for 1.303 is going 80 grand.
01:11
Right, okay, 1242.
01:14
All units responding to 80 grand, from what I understand, nothing is needed over there.
01:20
They forgot to notify the alarm company that everything was on test.
01:24
New Milford can return to New Milford, Ordell can return to Ordell, and I can see your response.
01:30
Engine 2, you can return as well.
01:34
34, you receive, 34 will be returning for the borough.
01:38
One or two to one now.
01:41
Go to one now.
01:43
Hello, Blockway, you just confirm that?
01:48
Sorry, Chief.
01:50
Everything checks out over there.
01:51
PD came over to my command and notified me.
01:54
They forgot to notify the alarm company, forgot to notify us.
01:59
All units can be returned.
02:03
I'll give you seats.
02:06
I want to do this type.
02:07
I want to see to be out of service.
02:11
Enter receipt contractors forgot to notify the alarm company 4-8-f all units can return 1244.
02:21
3-90 return of course 1244.
02:28
over road command to central over road command central.
02:32
over road command.
02:35
Okay, the cause on Bogert Road was found to be a transformer to the high hat was the cause of the smoke condition and the electrical issue in the basement.
02:45
We spoke to the homeowner on what needs to be done over here.
02:49
When Ladder 1 has their crew, they'll be up and available, and I'll terminate command once they're up and available.
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Location mentioned:
Bogert Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661
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