Dryer fire contained in South Orange home, South Orange NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a dryer fire at a home near Hillside Place in South Orange. The fire was located in the basement and found to be extinguished upon investigation. Multiple fire units were on scene, and no major damage or injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Essex NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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02:53
Transcript:
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A dryer fire near Hillside Place.
00:15
Deputy 4, CMS 36, Engine 33, Engine 83, Ladder 81, Squad 32.
00:23
At Hillside Place.
00:25
Hillside Place, South Orange.
00:28
For the reported dryer fire within the home, time is at 10:54.
00:33
Deputy 4, EMS 36, Engine 33, Engine 83, Ladder 81, Squad 32.
00:40
Report of a dryer fire near Hillside Place in South Orange.
00:46
Hillside Place, time is 10:55.
00:48
Ready to receive your response.
00:52
Ready for your response.
00:54
Very sick responding.
00:58
Crazy.
01:01
Puppies are responding.
01:04
Received that, baby.
01:08
Friends, you can show the four out on location near Hillside Place, South Orange.
01:15
Occupied single-family private dwelling.
01:18
Nothing visible from the Delta Alpha Alpha Bravo side.
01:22
I’ll be out investigating.
01:23
I’ll have command.
01:25
I have a hydrant located for you from 341.
01:30
Hey, dude.
01:32
Tower State Deputy, we’re on the scene assuming command.
01:35
Nothing showing from the exterior.
01:36
Time is 10:56.
01:39
Investigating.
01:48
Come in all incoming units.
01:51
Appears to be an extinguished dryer fire in the basement.
01:53
Entered through the alpha side front door.
01:56
Basement door immediately to the right.
02:14
The vent for the dryer is underneath the rear porch at the back of the building.
02:22
Eighty-one received.
02:24
Eighty-one is arriving.
02:26
Received 81 arriving 10:58.
02:39
36 on the scene, 10:59.
02:45
83, you're on.
02:48
Received 10:59.
02:51
Interior call clear.
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:
Hillside Pl, South Orange Village, NJ 07079
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