Helium balloons stuck in power lines near West Chestnut, Union NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, helium balloons are stuck in power distribution lines near West Chestnut Street. There is occasional sparking, but it appears to pose no immediate hazard. The utility company has been notified for follow-up.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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02:5
Transcript:
00:00
Tagging for my 1st signal six,
00:03
West Chestnut Street.
00:12
Headquarters are responding to the area of the post office, near West Chestnut Street,
00:18
for a report of a large amount of helium balloons stuck in the wires near the transformer making noise.
00:27
Engine one received.
00:28
West Chestnut by the post office.
00:31
Engine was responding.
00:32
Come on, West Chestnut.
00:37
Berkeley command central.
00:41
Go ahead.
00:43
The tenant allowed us inside the home.
00:46
There's no concerns from a health standpoint.
00:48
We target you and terminate.
00:53
Central Engine One is on scene, establishing West Chestnut Command.
00:59
We do have helium balloons stuck in the high distribution lines.
01:06
There is an occasional spark or arcing,
01:12
but it's out of our reach.
01:18
Westchester Command Central.
01:21
Go ahead.
01:23
Can you give me a pole number when you have a chance? Notify PSE&G, please.
01:29
Sure, go ahead with the pole.
01:32
Pole number 62338 Uniform November.
01:38
Westchester Command Central.
01:42
Yes.
01:46
There's nothing within our capability that we could do at this time.
01:50
The balloons are stuck in the distribution lines about 40 feet in the air.
01:55
Other than notifying PS,
01:57
at this time there's no hazard.
02:00
Place is under control from command.
02:03
Please have a PS follow up.
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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:
W Chestnut St, Union, NJ 07083
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