Live wire causes power outage near River Rd, Clifton NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, authorities responded to a possible electrical hazard near River Road in Clifton, where a live wire had fallen across the street. The incident caused a localized power outage affecting about a block radius, and traffic was redirected for safety while crews worked to manage the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Clifton Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
00:48
Transcript:
00:00
We have a live wire down in the middle of the street.
00:02
I'm just going to redirect traffic.
00:04
Let me know when you're ready for pole number when you see us on scene.
00:10
Go with the ball.
00:16
6176.
00:18
It's right in front of the apartment complex near River Road.
00:24
All right, I'll copy us now.
00:28
All right, see.
00:29
Also, do you have a CD unit available for traffic control to help us out?
00:35
Here we are the one.
00:42
Hi, I'm into Ford.
00:44
Just to let you know, you're probably going to be getting calls for loss of power and inspection.
00:47
Probably about a block radius.
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:
River Rd, Clifton, NJ 07014
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