Utility pole fire closes ramps near Route 46, Wayne NJ
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, fire crews and police responded to a utility pole that was on fire near Route 46 eastbound by the Willowbrook interchange in Wayne, New Jersey. The pole was nearly burned through and at risk of falling onto the roadway, prompting the closure of nearby ramps and parts of the highway for safety.
Audio|Heard on: Wayne Fire Dispatch 1
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01:59
Transcript:
00:00
State to them on location, we'll be established fire command.
00:02
Got a utility pole on fire.
00:04
You have PS ENG coming.
00:13
Fire command of Wayne, you have a PD unit coming here.
00:26
I receive. Let him know command post will be at the 82 gig.
00:29
We may have to shut down portions of the highway.
00:32
One one, command.
00:33
Do you want us name? Don't you're a third, sure.
00:55
When you loop back around, block the ramp going to 23 north from 46.
01:02
We're going to have traffic shut that down, but for now we'll block that ramp.
01:08
One more seat.
01:11
And then stand by there for now.
01:18
One, one. A switch road fire wreck.
01:25
Headquarters 6 do you have any updates for PS?
01:34
Okay, I got a utility pole in the middle of the intersection here on fire.
01:37
It's burnt almost all the way through.
01:39
We have concern of the pole coming down and taking out all lanes of 46.
01:48
1311.
01:50
But the pole is actively on fire.
01:58
Chiefs who responding.
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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:
Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne, NJ 07470
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