Ruptured gasoline tank prompts emergency response, Jersey City NJ
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a ruptured gasoline tank near Clendenny Ave in Jersey City. Crews reported a low gas reading (about 2%) in a basement and stretched a hose line as a precaution. Public service gas teams and multiple police units were requested to the scene. Traffic congestion made access difficult for some units.
Audio|Source: Jersey City Fire
05:23
Transcript:
Battalion 2[2]: reduce response for box 769. Engine 17 return; rescue assignment held. Engine squad tied to box 7669. All companies on scene. We have a meter reading in the basement, about 2% LEL[1]. Battalion 2 requests public service gas; PSGAS is responding. The 9-4 unit is on scene. (name withheld) also on scene. Traffic is backing up and crews have limited access. Companies report a ruptured gasoline tank and one hose line is being stretched as a precaution. Multiple police and gas company units are present. Dispatch, confirm SWAT availability.
Battalion 2[2]: reduce response for box 769. Engine 17 return; rescue assignment held. Engine squad tied to box 7669. All companies on scene. We have a meter reading in the basement, about 2% LEL[1]. Battalion 2 requests public service gas; PSGAS is responding. The 9-4 unit is on scene. (name withheld) also on scene. Traffic is backing up and crews have limited access. Companies report a ruptured gasoline tank and one hose line is being stretched as a precaution. Multiple police and gas company units are present. Dispatch, confirm SWAT availability.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
LEL: Lower Explosive Limit, refers to gas concentration
[2]
Battalion 2: Fire command unit
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Location mentioned:
365-381 Clendenny Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
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