Disclaimer
CrimeRadar content is provided for situational awareness purposes only and does not constitute an official report, record, verified account, or legal determination.
Audio is sourced from publicly accessible public-safety dispatch communications. Transcripts, headlines, and summaries are generated by automated systems based on this audio. Users should rely on official sources for verified information.
By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Fire crews investigate possible vehicle fire near Columbia AvePalisades Park 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.

audio iconFire & Arson
E Columbia Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650

According to the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of a possible vehicle fire near East Columbia Avenue in Palisades Park. Callers mentioned smoke by a laundromat, but when units arrived, no visible flames were found. Some smoke was observed, and a fire truck was dispatched as a precaution.

Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:25
Transcript:
00:00
We got a call in about a possible vehicle fire.
00:04
The caller could not say exactly where (name withheld) was.
00:09
(Name withheld) just said near East Columbia Avenue by a laundromat.
00:12
Can you check over near East Columbia Ave by the laundromat?
00:20
337 en route to that location.
00:26
311 more units clear.
00:30
336 heading with 337.
00:36
337 checking area. Are you okay?
00:45
Negative. We're still looking.
00:47
Were you able to get any other calls on that?
00:51
337. We did not receive any additional calls.
00:55
However, it is possible that it's on Route 5.
01:03
337, we are on Route 5 right now by laundromat.
01:07
Okay.
01:10
333. I'm out.
01:12
By the laundromat.
01:13
There's nothing showing over here.
01:20
You could clear all units.
01:21
We did the area.
01:23
Nothing showing.
01:29
It's near East Columbia Avenue.
01:42
336. There's no visible fire.
01:46
Some smoke visible.
01:48
It's near East Columbia Avenue.
01:55
Fire truck responding.
02:16
336 checking a black vehicle.
02:22
Registered owner (name withheld) from Harrington Park.

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:
E Columbia Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
mapillary icon

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.

Share This Information

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Palisades Park, NJ

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.