Tree knocks down power lines on Summer Ave, Newark NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a large tree fell near Summer Avenue in Newark, bringing down live electrical wires and disrupting power to nearby buildings. Fire crews established a safety perimeter and requested police assistance for traffic control until utility crews could respond. No injuries were reported, and utility personnel had no estimated time of arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Essex NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:26
Transcript:
00:00
Near Summer Avenue, we got a 2.5-story frame.
00:03
We have a large tree down which knocked down the electric service to the area near Summer Avenue.
00:10
We're requesting public electric service, you can make this signal 08.
00:15
That's my job.
00:18
Station 324, 903 signal 3.08.
00:27
Regarding the report.
00:29
Sign three.
00:31
Electric service to a nearby property has been affected.
00:34
Call him, phone (number withheld).
00:39
You're saying the transmission is local.
00:43
Electric service to nearby properties along Summer Avenue has also been affected.
00:48
It's from the pole to the house.
00:50
I'll give you a pole number when you're ready.
00:53
You can go with a phone (number withheld).
00:57
(number withheld).
00:58
I'll say (number withheld).
01:02
Okay, through the quarters.
01:03
Just for the record, the wires are still live, there's power to the structure still.
01:08
They are low hanging as well.
01:11
Thank you.
01:15
Ten-quarters of the town of grade.
01:21
San Diego is not required.
01:24
The time to receive.
01:25
Do you have an ETA?
01:27
No ETA.
01:30
The tanker to the quarters.
01:32
Tiny-three.
01:34
Could you have police respond for traffic control? The wires are hanging low and if any larger vehicles pass through, it's going to cause issues.
01:43
You're safe.
01:49
We're establishing a taped perimeter at this time and we're also going to close off traffic flow along Summer Avenue between Belmont and Elwood.
01:57
I see.
01:58
That's according to the time three.
02:01
The time three.
02:04
Chief,
02:05
I spoke to PSE&G, no ETA.
02:08
They did have a lot of calls.
02:12
Lieutenant Derry C, we're still going to need North Police to continue to lock off traffic flow through Summer Avenue to prevent any additional damages.
02:23
Police department also notified.
02:25
I close the time, sir.
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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:
Summer Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
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