Power line issue causes outage in Jersey City, Jersey City NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a recurring electrical issue near Fremont Street in Jersey City after reports of a possible explosion. The issue was confirmed to be caused by a Mylar balloon entangled in power lines, leading to a power outage. Utility crews were on scene handling the wires.
Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Fire
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01:48
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion One, Squad Four.
00:03
Battalion One answering.
00:06
Do you want us to continue on Box Solo? We can handle.
00:13
Is this the same issue as earlier?
00:18
Yeah, same thing we were just there for.
00:25
Proceeding and I'll head over.
00:37
Received. Battalion One to dispatch,
00:40
Just have Battalion One and Squad Four respond to that box.
00:44
Return the balance.
00:47
Received. Squad Four and Battalion One to continue in.
00:50
Near Fremont Street, Engine Nine, Ladder Two are back in service.
01:02
Three is responding.
01:04
Dispatch, is this the same one that was the Mylar balloon on the wire?
01:11
That's affirmative.
01:12
Came in again as another explosion.
01:16
All right, received.
01:18
Is PSE&G on scene yet?
01:25
That's affirmative, they should be there according to last time over there.
01:32
Received.
01:38
Nine three is on the scene.
01:40
Looks like public service electric is on the scene and there is a power outage in the area.
01:48
Received.
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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:
Fremont St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
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