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Odor of burning investigated at community center, Wayne NJ
Fire & ArsonFire companies responded to the Wayne Township Community Center near Pike Drive for an odor of something burning and visible smoke. The investigation found no visible fire outside, and the odor was likely due to HVAC or electrical issues. Access to a problem room was limited, requiring forced entry.
Audio|Heard on: Wayne Township EMS & Fire
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01:38
Transcript:
00:00
Company stand by for the odor of something burning near Pike Drive.
00:10
Headquarters fire companies 4 and 3 respond near Pike Drive Wayne Township Community Center for the odor of something burning and visible smoke.
00:34
T's 3 responding 1541.
00:42
24 is responding what type drive?
00:46
1541 24 is on the scene.
00:53
Well,
00:54
it's very type 2.
00:55
They are investigating to establish fire, man.
00:57
Nothing visible from the exterior.
00:59
1543.
01:05
Chief Granite scene.
01:10
1544.
01:15
Here's 24.
01:19
Coder 24.
01:22
Definitely an odor throughout the building sounds, it's just probably HVAC or electrical in nature.
01:28
She doesn't think she has a key for the room that has a problem.
01:35
Where do you see it? Without a key, we're going to force our way in.
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Location mentioned:
Pike Dr, Wayne, NJ 07470
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