Downed electrical wires cause highway closure in Paterson, Paterson NJ
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, downed electrical wires are arcing along Route 20 in Paterson. PSE&G is on scene and will shut power to poles on both sides of the affected area. The road is closed for safety.
Audio|Heard on: Paterson Fire 1 and 2
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Downed arcing wires along side of Route 20.
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PSE&G on scene.
00:06
PSE&G say that they are going to...
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Agent 5 on this front.
00:19
Engine 5.
00:22
The last transmission broke up.
00:23
It's going to be an ongoing issue with PSE&G.
00:26
There are downed wires arcing at the time.
00:29
PSE&G will shut power to five poles to the right and five poles to the left of the affected area.
00:37
PSE&G on scene has the road closed.
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Location mentioned:
NJ-20, Paterson, NJ
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