Water main break causes basement flooding near Kensington Avenue, Plainfield NJ
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a water main broke near Kensington Avenue causing flooding in a basement. Fire units are responding and coordinating with the water company.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:46
Transcript:
00:00
I have a command of Central.
00:05
I have a water main break near Kensington Avenue.
00:14
Unable to stop the water; they need the water company to respond to the scene.
00:24
Special full engine four.
00:30
There is a full inch of water in the basement of the structure.
00:37
No electrical affected at this time.
00:41
Were you able to contact the water company?
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Location mentioned:
Kensington Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
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