Smoke in basement due to dryer issue in Lyndhurst home, Lyndhurst NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, smoke was reported in the basement of a two-story home near Post Ave in Lyndhurst. Firefighters investigated and found the problem was caused by the dryer. Utilities were shut off to address the issue.
Audio|Heard on: Lyndhurst Fire Rescue
Listen to dispatch call
03:38
Transcript:
00:00
Lynnhurst, please to Station 32,
00:03
Report of smoke in the basement near Post Ave,
00:07
Smoke reported in the basement near Post Ave.
00:17
Lynnhurst, do you have an update?
00:26
Ranger 3 to Lynnhurst?
00:28
Bring ahead.
00:32
Do you have any update on this?
00:39
Police department on route says issue with dryer, possible burned item inside, engine three in service.
01:01
You can put engine three on location.
01:03
Two-story residential, nothing showing on exterior.
01:06
Hydrant on corner of Post and Orchard.
01:28
Ladder 220.
01:31
Got it.
01:35
Smell of smoke and burning in basement.
01:41
Do you need additional manpower or phone?
01:56
Still investigating.
02:12
30-220, I'm alone at firehouse.
02:15
Want me to roll engine one?
02:19
Stand by, wait a minute.
02:21
Yes.
02:30
Steve, roll other engine for a camera?
02:38
Affirmative.
02:43
Thermal engine camera as well, please.
02:47
Thank you.
02:49
All right.
02:57
Which way to come off of?
03:01
Word to Post.
03:03
Pull behind engine door.
03:06
Harrises, engine off the service.
03:16
Guys.
03:31
Shutting utilities down to dryer.
03:35
Looks like that is the issue.
03:37
Face-to-face when we get outside.
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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:
Post Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
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