Electrical issue sparks concern near Locust St, Carteret NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Carteret responded to a possible electrical issue near Locust Street involving sparking around a water main at a multi-story residential building. Power had been turned off before units arrived, and utility personnel were requested to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Middlesex NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Not arrived to nine-story wood frame residential, nothing showing from the exterior.
00:04
Out investigating. Three engine can be command.
00:06
Command to engine six.
00:08
Engine six answering.
00:09
They're by a hydrant at Washington and Locust on the corner.
00:12
Received Washington and Locust.
00:14
Engine six arrived.
00:16
Where is it? Dispatch from parking lot.
00:18
All right, this isn't going to be an outlet sparking.
00:21
It's going to be the ground that's going through the water main coming into the house that was sparking.
00:26
The power to the house has turned off prior to our arrival.
00:28
Can you reach out to the utility company and have them respond.
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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:
Locust St, Carteret, NJ 07008
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