Broken water main near electrical boxes, Newark NJ
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Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a broken water main near Raymond Boulevard by the old PSE&G building in Newark, where water was accumulating near electrical boxes. PSE&G Electric and the city water department were notified and dispatched to the scene. No injuries or hazards were reported beyond the water leak.
Audio|Heard on: Essex NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:59
Transcript:
00:00
Headquarters, battalion two.
00:02
I'm going to try my best to describe what's going on at that scene, where he said that it seems like a water main break or broken water pipe that is leaking and filling up next to electrical boxes.
00:19
Battalion to receive.
00:21
Battalion to Engine 16, did you receive that?
00:25
Battalion to headquarters, make sure Engine 16, make sure the companies on this assignment acknowledge that information.
00:32
Received. All companies respond near Raymond Boulevard, Station 5158.
00:39
That's Engine 16, Ladder Battalion 2.
00:42
The caller states that there is possibly a broken water pipe or broken water main break that's filling up next to electrical boxes.
00:53
So that's water pooling up next to electrical boxes.
00:57
Did you receive?
01:00
Received. What is the name of the business?
01:03
He said it's the old PSE&G building.
01:10
Received.
01:13
Can you make sure PSE&G electrician is notified?
01:17
Received.
01:22
PSE&G Electric has been notified.
01:25
Also the caller stated that he will be on scene.
01:30
Battalion Two received.
01:33
Engine 16 to headquarters.
02:50
It appears that we have a broken water main.
02:54
Can you notify the city water department?
02:58
Received.
Disclaimer:
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:
Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07105
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