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Heard on: Jersey City Fire · 1/2/2026 05:37 PM
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19, go with your message.
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Cap, we're going to approach from the 440 side.
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Fire crews investigate smoke near Home Depot
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke behind Home Depot on NJ-440 in Jersey City. The smoke was traced to a truck at Langer Trucking on West Side Avenue. An initial concern about a hazardous material leak was investigated, but it was later confirmed to be steam released during routine maintenance.