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Possible natural gas smell near residence in Newton, Newton NJ

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Paterson Pl, Newton, NJ 07860

According to the dispatch call, responders investigated a possible natural gas odor near a residence on Patterson Place in Newton. The smell was likely caused by nearby diesel trucks, which were turned off to clear the area.

Audio|Heard on: Sussex County Public Safety
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02:5
Transcript:
00:00
We stand in the fire department for Patterson Place.
00:04
Calling parties outside smelling gas in the area.
00:10
Charlie.
00:32
Newton Fire, number near Patterson Place for the smell of gas outside the residence.
00:39
Near Patterson Place for a smell of gas outside the residence.
01:05
56 EMS, 25 first responders, Atlantic EMS, number 2, Plains Road, Route 206 on the Cross, 93-year-old male lift assist.
01:12
That's 56 EMS, 256MS, 256 on the cross, 8,
01:19
correction, 93-year-old male lift assist, 1151.
01:26
Near Patterson, call Justin.
01:31
He has the tow trucks running that may have been the smell blowing towards her.
01:38
He's going to turn them off.
01:42
Bobby.
01:51
56 Patterson called.
01:53
Justin has his diesel trucks running.
01:58
No trucks.
01:59
Anybody might be blowing from there towards her property.
02:03
He's right behind her.
02:04
He's going to turn them off.

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Location mentioned:
Paterson Pl, Newton, NJ 07860

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