Power lines down prompt road closure near 3rd St, Phillipsburg NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and police units in Phillipsburg responded to downed live power lines near Third Street. Pedestrians were seen approaching the area, and authorities worked to block access and ensure safety while assessing the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Warren County Police, Fire & EMS
Listen to dispatch call
01:8
Transcript:
00:00
11, if you're still up with fire, please, can you send one of them down? I just had people trying to walk up towards the downed power lines.
00:11
Where are they trying to walk from?
00:15
They were trying to walk up the meadow and take a look at the downed live power lines.
00:19
If you can have one of the fire units head down towards the Third Street area to prevent pedestrian traffic.
00:30
Race you.
00:35
I knew someone would try to take a look.
00:42
I heard they were without power down in the area; I don't know if you can see that or not.
00:49
Right, so I see them taking a look, not realizing there are live power lines on the ground.
00:59
Sergeant,
01:02
He's on his way down.
01:03
He's going to go through the grass down there and set up to watch the sidewalks.
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Location mentioned:
3rd St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
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