Firefighters investigate smoke at Newark warehouse, Newark NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to reports of smoke coming from a warehouse near Virginia Street and Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark. Multiple fire units were dispatched. The smoke was investigated, and no evidence of a gas leak was found. Crews later cleared the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Essex NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:14
Transcript:
00:00
Investigating a large three-story mixed occupancy wood frame building.
00:08
Received.
00:11
Picture all units on the scene.
00:13
We have a full assignment going to the area of Virginia Street and Frelinghuysen Avenue.
00:18
Put a smoke showing in a warehouse in that area, in the area of Virginia Street and Frelinghuysen Avenue.
00:25
From Elizabeth Fire, they stated they received calls for smoke showing in the area.
00:36
Twenty-nine quarters.
00:38
Engine twenty-nine.
00:41
There is no evidence of natural gas at this location; it was checked with the meter.
00:45
We're going to terminate command and go available.
00:46
You can attach us to Virginia Street.
00:49
Signal 308.
00:52
We see.
00:54
All units from station 4643, from engine twenty-nine, including 308.
01:01
Attention to headquarters, your attention to the full assignment.
01:05
Received by ten.
01:07
Battalion three received, man the drop.
01:10
Received battalion three.
01:12
Battalion one quarters, battalion one is available.
01:15
Received.
01:17
Battalion one.
01:19
Received by twelve.
01:24
Attention, Engine Ten.
01:26
Engine Twenty Nine, Engine Fourteen, Engine Six, Ladder Ten, Ladder Five, Ladder Four, Battalion Five.
01:32
Battalion One, Deputy One, Rescue One, Battalion Two.
01:35
Problems reported from Elizabeth Fire Station Two Five Six Three in the area of Virginia Street and Frelinghuysen Avenue.
01:45
Photo shows smoke in the area.
01:48
Attention, Engine 29, Engine 10, Engine 14, Engine 6.
01:51
Ladder 10, Ladder 5, Ladder 4, Battalion 5, Battalion 1, Deputy 1, Rescue 1, Battalion 2 responding to the assignment.
01:58
Unit 2563 in the area of Virginia Street and Frelinghuysen Avenue.
02:02
Code of smoke showing at a warehouse in the area.
02:07
Units be advised there's a warning and a CAD.
02:10
All units use extreme caution.
02:12
Multiple holes in warehouse.
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:
Frelinghuysen Ave & Virginia St, Newark, NJ 07114
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
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