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Minor fire involving decoration near Palisade AveJersey City NJ

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audio iconFire & Arson
Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible minor fire at an apartment near Palisade Avenue in Jersey City. A gift-wrapped decorative brick was reportedly set on fire by unknown persons. The fire was extinguished without injuries or major damage. Patrol officers were notified for documentation.

Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:29
Transcript:
00:00
Down to (number withheld).
00:01
I don't know if he's in the stack in reference to a fire to a structure.
00:06
I got the particulars which is that.
00:11
All right, stand by.
00:17
And what unit are you?
00:22
Apologies.
00:24
Now go ahead, what is it? What do you got?
00:28
All right, yeah, so we're near Palisade Avenue.
00:31
Apartment number withheld.
00:33
(name withheld) said this building had a Christmas decoration set on fire which was ultimately put out by the unit occupant.
00:48
There were no injuries and no significant damage.
00:53
In reference to the decoration fire, patrol has been notified.
01:00
So Christmas lights went on fire by accident?
01:06
Nah, it was.
01:07
It was like a brick which was gift wrapped in wrapping paper.
01:14
It was set on fire by unknown persons, unit running one report.
01:20
So there is something found.
01:21
I'd actually not, sergeant.
01:25
Sergeant, criminal receipt received.

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Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

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