Water main break on 5th Avenue in Elizabeth, Elizabeth NJ
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a water main break on 5th Avenue in Elizabeth. Water was observed coming out of the ground, and hydrant testing was conducted while waiting for the water company to arrive.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:33
Transcript:
00:00
This is Joshua Engine Five.
00:03
Engine Five on the scene.
00:05
Stafford Engine 5 on Fifth Avenue investigating.
00:08
At this time we have water coming out of the ground.
00:15
Dispatch from Fifth Ave Command,
00:17
Could you notify the water company to respond to this location?
00:22
Wait.
00:24
Dispatch from Fifth Ave Command, at this time we're going to test the hydrant next to the water main break to see if we have pressure.
00:33
Repeat.
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:
5th Ave, Elizabeth, NJ
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.