Apparent smoke near Mount Benevolence found to be harmless, Newton NJ
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, smoke was reported near Mount Benevolence Road in Newton, New Jersey. Responding units investigated and found that the apparent smoke was coming from a snowblower burning oil. No fire was present, and all units were cleared from the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Sussex County Fire Response 1
Listen to dispatch call
02:16
Transcript:
00:00
We need to attend the terrain service.
00:02
We received a report of a lot of smoke in the area, possibly near Mount Benevolence Road.
00:10
We only have one call on it.
00:12
Thank you.
00:24
Unit 426.
00:33
426, I'm near Mount Benevolence Road.
00:35
I have nothing visible in the area.
00:38
We did see some smoke coming from a snowblower.
00:41
Someone was testing it out.
00:43
If there's no other activity, I'll investigate that.
00:50
No fire observed, just a snowblower.
00:54
The caller was a passenger in her vehicle.
01:16
Thank you, received.
01:25
All other units, stand by.
01:40
4203 County, 42003 is in the area. Smoke coming from a snowblower burning oil; all units can cancel.
02:15
40303, cancel call.
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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:
Mt Benevolence Rd, Newton, NJ 07860
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