Fire and hazardous wires near train tracks close area, Jersey City NJ


A fire incident near Hudson St involved hazardous electrical wires on or near train tracks. Firefighters and New Jersey Transit responded, de-energizing the electric line and grounding it for safety. Pedestrian walkways and vehicular traffic were closed near the area to prevent accidents.
Audio|Source: Jersey City Fire
02:28
Transcript:
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Disprudgment 6, the area near Hudson St, all the pedestrian walkways have been caught in all for caution, take.
00:07
We'll be here on the team.
00:10
Please, Steven, he said.
00:15
January 6th, 71, make sure old firefighters stay clear of the tracks.
00:19
If the wire touches it, the whole track will be wetter cause.
00:25
I received, though, with that being, dispatch is funded. Jersey transit as a P&D unit to come on.
00:30
We have tracks across the street where the cars are going over with there's also people working in that area. Do you think you're requesting transit, correct?
00:43
7th Cgion comes to this area that there's been um there's was no traffic in the areas of the track
01:03
5-109. Lod's been reset holding normal.
01:06
You can terminate.
01:08
If we send an end up in service with the next 10-1[1].
01:16
Third is back to engine 6.
01:18
Transmit, notified that should be there shortly.
01:23
I would say, thank you.
01:26
You're welcome.
01:36
Italian 1, engine 6, ladder tower 6.
01:39
Do you inquire of New Jersey Transit about a civic wire?
01:48
Change the jury seat.
01:51
Are either of you inquiring with New Jersey Transit about a wire at your location?
01:59
That's how you might just request the P-Z system.
02:02
We bought off vehicular traffic and the areas across the street onto the traffic.
02:12
Negative from Blander, that was 6.
02:17
I received an update. They de-energize the line at this location.
02:23
They are working on grounding.
02:25
It should be safe, but we'll let you know when it's clear.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-1: Unable to copy / Weak signal
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Location mentioned:
Near Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ 07311
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