Small balcony fire at Avalon Cove complex, Jersey City NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible small fire on a fifth‑floor balcony at a residential building near Washington Boulevard in Jersey City. On arrival, responders determined that the source was a small fire pit in use. The fire was quickly extinguished, and residents were advised not to use open fire devices on balconies. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Jersey City Fire
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05:22
Transcript:
00:00
Loud and powerful from dispatch.
00:01
It's near Washington Boulevard.
00:06
Thomas Gangemi Drive to Fourth Street.
00:18
Battalion four, dispatch.
00:19
Do you have a callback?
00:23
That's affirmative, chief.
00:43
It's building near the fifth floor, saying fire on a balcony from a fire pit.
01:01
Affirmative, the balcony specifically.
01:39
It looks like a fire pit.
01:44
(name withheld), fire pit.
03:46
Fire dispatch from Engine Nine, utility crew has a man on scene.
03:51
We're not needed here.
05:04
This is a solo stove in apartment (number withheld).
05:08
Fire has been extinguished.
05:09
They've been advised not to burn it on the balcony anymore.
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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:
Avalon Cove, 444 Washington Blvd #4000, Jersey City, NJ 07310
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