Small appliance fire extinguished on Hillside Pl, South Orange NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small dryer fire at a residence near Hillside Place in South Orange Village. The fire was extinguished on arrival, and the area was ventilated. Utilities to the appliance were secured, and the homeowner was advised to have the dryer inspected or replaced. No injuries or hazards were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Essex NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:36
Transcript:
00:00
May I receive?
00:04
No active fire.
00:05
We're just looking to secure the utilities on the drive.
00:09
Received, no active fire.
00:11
Securing utilities to drive.
00:15
81 Bravo, can you grab the multi-gas meter for unit?
00:21
Received.
00:24
Hillside Place, come in.
00:27
Come in, your message.
00:30
Extinguished dryer fire upon arrival.
00:33
Crews are in the process securing utilities to the dryer, located at basement level of structure, Charlie side.
00:40
Also provided ventilation.
00:42
We'll be clearing up momentarily.
00:46
Wait, wait, sir.
00:49
We have from anyone out but zero reading.
00:52
Read the basement, David.
00:54
I received zero basement.
00:57
From 81 Alpha, all divisions of the structure clear.
01:01
Negative reading.
01:03
Command receives 81, all clear.
01:07
Hillside Place Command.
01:11
Hillside place command, go ahead.
01:14
Dryer's been placed out of service.
01:16
Air and electric are secure to the appliance.
01:18
Recommended to homeowner to have the appliance reviewed by a technician or replaced.
01:24
Area is ventilated.
01:25
You can show me, turn me, make me know when it's available.
01:30
Received that dry has been placed out of service, ventilated the structure.
01:34
We're available for any commands from other owners.
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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:
Hillside Pl, South Orange Village, NJ 07079
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