Residential fire displaces residents near Washington Ave, Linden NJ
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a residential blaze near Washington Avenue and East Blancke Street in Linden. Heavy smoke was present, and nearby traffic was shut down. All residents were reportedly evacuated, though 15 to 20 people were temporarily displaced. The fire appeared nearly contained, and no injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Law Dispatch Group Calls
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02:26
Transcript:
00:00
All right, quarters to 702.
00:03
Do we have everyone evacuated?
00:07
Appears to be, sir.
00:08
We have fire department inside right now addressing heavy smoke conditions.
00:15
Hold on just a sec, I'll report it.
00:17
Thank you.
00:21
740 to 505, we need an employee.
00:24
Hey, from this code eight with the QED two-car unit assistance.
00:30
We're good right now.
00:31
It's all set in, so traffic is controlled as well.
00:36
Received.
00:38
All right, headquarters 702, just a few minutes to need command until sergeant allegates there.
00:42
Keep the dispatch updated with units.
00:47
Received.
00:49
Out here now, I have myself off to Officer Miller and Officer Rivera.
00:54
919, you put me out assuming incident command.
00:56
Just be advised I also have Washington and Blancke shut down northbound.
01:05
Okay.
01:08
Two car, do we need to reach out for the Red Cross or anything? Are we unsure at the moment?
01:16
Unsure at the moment, but probably.
01:18
I'm gonna give you a tweet.
01:21
All right, cool five.
01:22
Hey, uh, that is command to dispatch.
01:28
Hello?
01:31
All right, you can disregard.
01:32
Sorry about that.
01:36
1999 to dispatch.
01:40
Okay.
01:45
Okay,
01:47
come in to headquarters.
01:52
Headquarters, stand by.
01:55
Just be advised, looks like the fire is almost contained per fire department.
02:00
No injuries at the moment.
02:03
We also have about 15 to 20 people unable to re-enter the affected residence.
02:11
Sounds like there are about three individuals inside.
02:15
All right, cool.
02:16
Five, you said everyone's evacuated and accounted for?
02:20
Yeah, firm at the moment.
02:24
I received, making additional notifications.
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Location mentioned:
Washington Ave & E Blancke St, Linden, NJ 07036
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