Gasoline odor prompts building inspection, Jersey City NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a gasoline odor in a multi‑story building near Van Wagenen Ave in Jersey City. Emergency personnel investigated multiple floors and suspected the smell may have been coming through the elevator shaft. No source was immediately found.
Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Fire
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01:52
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch to Ladder Nine, did you receive this as alarm activation?
00:09
We got him from.
00:11
So you can turn.
00:18
(name withheld) from Ladder Nine, occupant on floor number three in building near Van Wagenen Ave, complaining of car gasoline on floor three.
00:31
All right, received.
00:33
You going up to investigate?
00:37
That's affirmative, chief.
00:38
The building is damaged on the third floor.
00:42
Investigating further.
00:45
All right, received.
00:47
Just let me know what you need.
00:59
Nine four from nine and I, we're trying to find the source.
01:02
Had an odor of gasoline.
01:04
Phone (number withheld) at your base.
01:06
Investigate further.
01:10
Received.
01:21
Five nine,
01:22
White odor in the hallway but nothing on the sixth floor.
01:28
I received silent report from Ladder Nine.
01:31
We're going to work our way down to the basement.
01:32
Maybe the odor is just coming through the elevator shaft.
01:41
Hi, I received.
01:42
I think Engine Ten is coming in to help you.
01:48
Received.
01:49
At this point we're unable to find the source or investigate further.
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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:
Van Wagenen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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