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Tree down on power lines sparks small fire near Winding Way, Vernon Township NJ

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Winding Way, Vernon Township, NJ 07461

According to the dispatch call, a tree has fallen onto power lines near Winding Way, causing active electrical arcing and sparking a small brush fire. Fire crews are present, and utility services have been notified to respond. The fire appears contained at this time, with precautionary measures in place.

Audio|Heard on: Sussex County Fire Response 1
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01:55
Transcript:
00:00
We're on near Winding Way.
00:02
We have a tree down on primaries, arcing pretty bad up top, and arcs going to be standing by.
00:10
We have a full P-Y-1371.
00:12
We're going to be standing by.
00:15
JCP out was already notified.
00:25
On 7.1-975 are clear command over.
00:31
Race it, Claire.
00:33
We have to be clear.
00:38
We've got to be 141.
00:41
231.
00:45
You know the type of 2nd24 tomorrow.
00:51
Racing, I'll do it an attempt.
00:54
Sounds like they're pretty busy as well.
01:03
305-1.
01:06
251.
01:08
351.
01:09
351. 2-4.
01:12
24, 12, and 9-presentation.
01:18
Free quick.
01:26
Kenny, 224.
01:30
Go ahead.
01:34
This last thing is causing a small brush fire here up this location.
01:39
Just might want a red forest fire now.
01:40
There's a true extension at this time, but just precautionary.
01:50
Receiped.
01:52
Hi, Will with Vice Force Fire, clipping H, small brush fire.

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Winding Way, Vernon Township, NJ 07461

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