Tree on wires catches fire causing power outage, Newton NJ


A tree caught fire while on wires near Maple Ave, causing a power outage in the area. The fire department is responding to the scene and the power company has been contacted.
Audio|Source: Sussex County Fire - Northeast
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Transcript:
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The fire department near Maple Ave for the tree on wires on fire.
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Power is off in the area.
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Receive that closed.
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You have to try to get Jefferson to assist us on that.
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Very easy.
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300 on the ARHarson fire department whoever comes to respond near Maple Ave for the tree on wires on fire repeating center 300 on the ARHarson fire department near Maple Ave for the tree on wires on fire thank you for (number withheld) transporting ALS to Newton.
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940.
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Service, enable up.
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300.
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Okay, one of the service to be able out.
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Very, seriously.
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The caller now the power is out unknown.
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It's still on fire.
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She said it's pretty heavy, cold condition in the area now.
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See, I'm going to contact JCP now.
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When you arrive, can you get me a poll number? Patrol is not available at this time.
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Jepardson's going to be responding with you.
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We want to see you, dime, uh, that one.
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Perfect, even better, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near Maple Ave, Newton, NJ 07860
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