Leaning utility pole near demolition site in Camden, Camden NJ
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a leaning utility pole near a demolition site at 32nd Street and Federal Street in Camden. The pole was swaying and remained connected to electrical wires. Engine 11 secured the area while coordinating with the utility company for assistance.
Audio|Heard on: Camden NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:38
Transcript:
00:00
Camden County Engine 11 responding.
00:03
Hold on.
00:07
Pole swinging and leaned out there.
00:11
Believe it's still attached to the wires.
00:15
Received.
00:19
Camden County Engine 11 is on location, re-investigating.
00:24
Engine 11 on location, we're at 32nd Street and Federal Street investigating.
00:28
County 211.
00:31
Engine 11?
00:33
County, confirming there is a utility pole swaying back and forth in the preserve.
00:40
It's a dangerous situation.
00:42
They're just on location.
00:43
He's going to try to get more units out here to block off Westfield Avenue.
00:51
Can you notify PSE&G for this situation?
00:59
Affirmative. Can you grab a pole number from one of the poles next to it?
01:07
Stand by, I'm going to give you a pole that's next to it.
01:09
This is a pole at the old high school where the demolition was going on.
01:15
The closest call that I can get to is (number withheld).
01:24
All right, confirming (number withheld)?
01:29
(number withheld), yes.
01:34
Okay,
01:35
We'll notify public service.
01:38
Proceed.
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:
Federal St & N 32nd St, Camden, NJ 08105
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