Tree limb catches fire near Stevens Dr after touching power line, Dumont NJ


A tree limb fell and caught fire after touching a high-tension power line near Stevens Drive. Police and fire departments responded to the scene, and the electric utility was notified to address the issue.
Audio|Source: Dumont Fire
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Transcript:
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WPTNF 580[1], Dumont Police and Dumont Fire[2] Department respond 13 Stevens Drive for a tree on fire.
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Repeating Dumont Police to Dumont Fire[2] Department, respond 13 Stevens Drive for a tree on fire.
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Time of page 1849.
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Two in their own drive.
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What?
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212, sir.
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Go ahead. I'm on scene.
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I have a tree limb down with an active fire on the high-tension line.
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If you could start, PS Electric, I'll give you a poll number in a minute.
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So far.
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2.11 service.
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211.11, you're in service, 1850.
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2.00 will be how'd be sent from me.
00:33
For that poll number, it's going to be 62037.
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It should be right at the corner.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
WPTNF 580: Call sign for dispatch
[2]
Fire: Tree on fire involving utility lines
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Location mentioned:
Near Stevens Dr, Dumont, NJ 07628
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