Gas odor reported near Hawthorne and Badger in Newark, Newark NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of a strong gas odor near Hawthorne Avenue and Badger Avenue in Newark. The utility company PSE&G was notified and dispatched a technician to investigate the source of the odor. No visible fire or immediate hazards were detected on arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Essex NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:20
Transcript:
00:00
We're getting reports that there's an odor of gas on Badger as well-tharn.
00:05
Where is safe?
00:41
We're getting a strong odor of gas outside here at Badger and Hawthorne.
00:45
Give you a PSEG response.
00:49
We received this call originally from PSE&G.
00:52
They have a tech en route.
01:56
Can you notify PSE&G Gas to respond to Badger and Hawthorne Avenue?
02:11
If PSE&G is on scene, they're fixing the problem.
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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:
Hawthorne Ave & Badger Ave, Newark, NJ 07112
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