Fire contained at Verona apartment building, Verona NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a fire broke out in the rear of a two‑story apartment building near Fairview Avenue in Verona, New Jersey. Fire crews contained the blaze and performed overhaul operations to check for extensions. Power was secured, and animal control was contacted for assistance after pets were found affected by smoke exposure. Oxygen was administered to rescued pets.
Audio|Heard on: Essex NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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03:49
Transcript:
00:00
Fire in the rear, two-story apartment building.
00:02
Fire under danger, got two occupants up.
00:05
Charged lines in operation, starting overhaul.
00:16
Come on, that address is near Fairview Street.
00:19
I see it's near Fairview Street.
00:24
One four four four Fairview.
00:33
We need a fresh engine company back here and a fresh ladder company for overhaul.
00:39
We need utility service here to secure the power supply to this building.
00:52
We're going to need a first aid kit back here.
00:53
We found some pets that have been overcome.
01:04
Can we reach out to Animal Control and have them respond?
01:44
Copy that. We're going to need an oxygen bottle here with a mask for a pet.
02:10
Hey chief, is the power off back there now?
02:15
Everyone. I'm on the phone with animal control now.
02:18
They want to know, is it accessible for them to get the animals out of the backyard?
02:53
All visible fires have been knocked down.
02:56
They're overhauling, checking for extensions.
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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:
Fairview Ave, Verona, NJ 07044
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