Basement flooding caused by hot water heater in east rutherford, East Rutherford NJ
Other Non-Crime EventA basement flooding occurred near 243 in East Rutherford. The cause was a leaking hot water heater. The water was shut off to stop the flooding, and only water buildup remains in the basement.
Audio|Source: East Rutherford Fire and Police
03:27
Transcript:
00:00
Put down to two 43 calls and a half.
00:04
Check the patient, the state, the state, flooding to be determined where it's coming from.
00:12
Pretty soon.
00:28
300 to Safe Street, Battalion 3, Engine 3, Engine 2, Engine 1, Ladder 2,
00:34
300 to Safe Street, Battalion 3, Engine 3, Engine 3, Engine 2, Ladder 1,
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Engine 1, Engine 1, on alarm activation.
00:42
It's going to be Cross Streets, Columbia State.
00:44
It's going to be a restaurant, smoke detector motion.
01:05
Police in the fire department, your report of a basement flooding at near 243.
01:11
I repeat, you show up police in the fire department, near 243 for a flooding basement.
01:19
Never disband, I'm sorry, if I did, that would be for latter two and engine one.
01:35
Not a too much partner.
01:43
Receive.
01:44
Time now, 930.
01:47
Three-engine rolling.
01:52
I'll respondent.
02:04
Dispatch Battalion 3 is on the scene near 300 Passaic Street.
02:07
Got a one-story,
02:08
ordinary taxpayer.
02:09
Be establishing Passaic Street command.
02:11
It's on the corner of state.
02:20
Dispatch, nothing showing at this time.
02:22
Alarmes are activated.
02:27
Dispatch receives 931.
02:43
Lennox police to the fire department.
02:46
Need you to respond to ShopRite Liquors 540 New York Avenue for an odor of smoke in the liquor store.
02:53
Repeat, Leonardish Police to the Fire Department, 540 New York Avenue, Shoprite for an odor of smoke in the liquor store.
03:04
The source of the flooding is going to be a hot water heater.
03:08
We were able to shut the water off.
03:10
It's no longer flooding.
03:11
There is just some water built up here in the basement.
03:18
All right, we see.
03:22
The resident here is also going to attempt to get in contact with building maintenance.
03:26
Probably standing by Thursday.
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