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Light smoke triggers fire investigation near Front StElizabeth NJ

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Front St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible small fire or light smoke condition at a three-story mixed-use building near Front St in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Crews investigated all floors and instructed occupants to evacuate until the source of the smoke could be determined. The smoke later dissipated, and no active fire was confirmed.

Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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03:33
Transcript:
00:00
The battalion is on the scene near Front St.
00:03
A three-story wood frame, residence over commercial.
00:07
Nothing visible, no alarm sounding. Battalion has command.
00:12
Rescue one, you're on the scene, you have command.
00:16
This is front command.
00:23
I do have a light smoke condition on Division 1, not sure where it's coming from.
00:27
Upgrade this to a Signal 11 while we investigate.
00:34
Engine 5 on scene.
00:36
We've got a hydrant right in front.
00:39
Engine 5, use thermal imaging on Division 1 and prepare for water supply.
00:58
Ladder 2 on arrival, check the upper floors.
01:37
Investigating the basement division.
01:55
All readings in that location are normal.
01:57
No smoke condition down there.
02:06
They’re starting to dissipate as well.
02:13
Ladder 2, that residential section is still occupied.
02:16
Start getting people out of there.
02:29
Do you want occupants to evacuate at this time?
02:34
Affirmative, until we can figure out where it’s coming from.
03:08
Be advised, no smoke condition in Divisions 2 or 3.

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Front St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

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