Refinery halts outside work as lightning detected nearby, Linden NJ
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, a potential lightning threat near the refinery has caused suspension of all outside and waterfront work activities, including crane and vessel operations. Steam is directed to vents as a precaution, and personnel are notified to stop permitted tasks outside enclosed buildings pending further updates.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Emergency Ops Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:12
Transcript:
00:00
Potential personnel is the dispatcher of the fence announcement.
00:03
Lightning strikes have been detected within 20 miles of the refinery but outside the 10-mile radius.
00:08
Put steam to the vents.
00:10
All outside work activities at the waterfront and crude rail rack, such as unloading vessels and rail cars and loading vessels will be discontinued.
00:18
Operations personnel shall immediately stop permitted work activities on or adjacent to the top deck of processed vessels while steam is...
00:26
actively being directed to the atmosphere event.
00:29
No other work restrictions are being enacted at this time.
00:33
If the need arises for further work restrictions, the separate fence alert will be issued.
00:37
Any exceptions must be approved by the ship super.
00:43
Attention all personnel as a dispatcher of the fence announcement, put steam to the vents, lightning in the area.
00:49
Permitted work outside of fully enclosed buildings will be discontinued at this time.
00:53
Operations personnel shall immediately notify mechanical and contractors that permitted work must stop.
00:59
Outside work activities including crane operations, vacuum truck operations, vessel transfer operations at the waterfront, and railcar loading, unloading, or spotting will also be discontinued.
01:09
Any except...
01:10
must be communicated to the shift supervisor.
Disclaimer:
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:
Park Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
