Smoke investigation at Vreeland Avenue building, East Rutherford NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a building near Vreeland Avenue in East Rutherford after reports of heavy smoke. The caller described yellow-green smoke seen from the building, possibly from the roof. Responding crews investigated and found no active fire, with the basement confirmed clear.
Audio|Heard on: East Rutherford Fire and Police
Listen to dispatch call
02:40
Transcript:
00:00
All right, it's going to be near Vreeland Avenue.
00:03
Near Vreeland Avenue, Battalion Three, Engine Three Two, Ladder Two respond for a heavy smoke condition coming from the building.
00:12
It's going to be near Vreeland Avenue, Battalion Three.
00:16
Engines Three, Two, Ladder Two respond for a heavy smoke condition.
00:21
Crosses are going to be Madison and Monroe.
00:23
Be advised we got one call only stating they're seeing heavy smoke.
00:28
Possibly yellow and greenish color.
00:31
All right, be advised.
00:32
Caller stating that it's coming from the top of the building.
00:55
The units, it should be the corner building of Vreeland and Madison.
01:17
At command, three-story ordinary.
01:21
Nothing showing at this time.
01:22
Ladder Two will be investigating.
01:44
A civilian is stating that it was coming from the basement.
01:47
One of the tenants here saying that the smoke was coming from the basement.
02:27
Ladder unit to command, basement's all clear.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Vreeland Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
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