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Heard on: Essex NJ Law Dispatch Group Calls · 1/17/2026 05:54 AM
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401, multiple calls.
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Newark and Belmont, there's some type of electric wire, a pole, car is rolling.
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Vehicle hits utility pole causing small fire near Belmont Ave
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a possible vehicle collision with a utility pole near Belmont Avenue and Newark. The impact appeared to down power lines, causing a small fire that may have spread near several vehicles. Responders noted no visible active fire initially, but later reports indicated flames under multiple cars. Utility crews were contacted to handle power issues in the area. No injuries were reported.
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