Smoldering fire pit triggers rooftop smoke scare in Jersey City, Jersey City NJ
A smoldering fire pit on the roof of a three-story building in Jersey City produced smoke that prompted a swift fire response and investigation to ensure safety. No arson was detected.
Audio|Source: Jersey City Fire
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Transcript:
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Dispatch engine 14 is on the scene, near Palisade Avenue.
00:04
Three-story ordinary,
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patched on a B&D, and we're investigating, and B command.
00:10
Nothing's showing at this time.
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Regent EVE Engine 14,
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Montana investigating.
00:18
Establishing Palisade Avenue Command, nothing's showing.
00:30
Dispatch, Battalion 3 is on the scene, and I'll send command.
00:35
We see the 2nd3, assuming power say to have any command.
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The Tadier is from 14.
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Residents say they did not call.
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We're investigating the opposite.
00:56
Okay, receive 14.
00:58
We do have a little smoke showing right up at the top of the roof line.
01:03
Could be a barbecue.
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Dispatch, how do you receive this call?
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Challenge, you receive this car from the passerby.
01:25
Okay, 14, line of 7, if you do make your way up to the roof from the inside,
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we do have a little smoke showing.
01:35
Research.
01:38
Command from 14, resident said they were using it earlier.
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We're going to investigate.
01:49
Okay, receive.
01:53
Thank you.
01:55
Command from engine 14.
01:57
This is confirmed fire pit on the roof.
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Just smoldering at this time.
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Hold 1 in 1.
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Receive.
02:13
First badge policy and command, hold engine 14, ladder 7, battalion 3.
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That's this box.
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You share the balance.
02:25
Receive command.
02:28
Holding engine 14,
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ladder 7 and battalion 3 at Box 420.
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Other companies are backing service.
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Deputy 1, as you receive.
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Deputy 1 received, switch no one.
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Engine 14, ladder 7, make sure that's fully extinguished on your departure.
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Fully extinguished.
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Ladder 7 receives, engine 14 received.
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The Tying 3 from engine 14 receipt.
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We're working on that now.
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Location mentioned:
Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
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