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Basement fire reported from heater or boiler issuePassaic NJ

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Near Jackson St, Passaic, NJ 07055

A fire and smoke condition was reported near Jackson Street caused by a heater or boiler. Fire units responded and the area was evacuated as a precaution. The incident was identified as a possible runaway boiler fire, which was controlled by shutting off the switch. No injuries were reported.

Audio|Source: Woodland Park and Little Falls PD/EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
Near Jackson Street. Call reported of fire in basement.
00:06
Smoke condition reported.
00:10
One round.
00:12
Looks like a type 26 fire.
00:17
Near Jackson, is everyone out?
00:20
Near Jackson, is everyone out?
00:27
They check the next area. No one injured yet.
00:41
Unit 842 responding near Jackson Street for heater fire.
00:48
Unit 844 responding near Jackson Street for fire standby.
00:56
Unclear location names mentioned.
01:02
Temple.
01:05
Unit 44 receiver final.
01:11
Acknowledged.
01:18
Unit 441 en route.
01:26
Unit 1330 near 25th Street.
01:30
Near 25th Street fire call reported.
01:33
Smoke detected.
01:36
Evacuation in progress.
01:44
Thank you.
01:46
Additional EMS stock available if needed.
01:53
Name mentioned (name withheld).
01:55
Negative response.
01:58
Confirmation inquiry.
02:03
Confirmation confirmed.
02:09
Name mentioned (name withheld).
02:11
Apology expressed.
02:12
Uncertain if person has been arrested.
02:15
Person with father present briefly.
02:20
Attention noted to age 17 individual.
02:25
Name mentioned (name withheld).
02:26
Question posed.
02:32
Acknowledged.
02:33
Name mentioned (name withheld).
02:34
Possible extended time noted.
02:40
Acknowledged.
02:45
Fire arriving on scene.
02:53
Unit Sue responding.
03:00
Unit Preciation responding near Jackson Street for possible fire.
03:05
Possible runaway boiler reported.
03:11
Acknowledged.
03:17
Video sent to location.
03:30
Hello acknowledged.
03:42
Runaway boiler confirmed.
03:45
Instructions given to turn off switch.
03:53
Switch turned off and situation contained.
03:59
Thanks to all for patience.

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Near Jackson St, Passaic, NJ 07055

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