Fire crews handle low-hanging wire near Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to reports of a low-hanging wire along 16th Street between Carrigan Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard in North Bergen. Crews investigated and managed the situation near the intersection. Later transmissions referenced additional fire activity and coordination involving units near 71st Street, which appeared to be a separate or subsequent alarm response. No injuries or major hazards were confirmed during the radio call.
Audio|Heard on: Harrison Metro Area Fire & EMS
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04:23
Transcript:
00:00
First squad two, Union City, respond to the area of 16th Street and Carrigan Ave.
00:05
The area of 16th Street and Carrigan Avenue.
00:09
On report of a low hanging wire on 16th Street between Kennedy Boulevard and Carrigan.
00:14
That's for squad two, city units respond to the area of 16th Street between Carrigan Ave and Kennedy Boulevard.
00:21
Low hanging wire.
00:28
Second wire, watch the back.
00:33
Battalion two on the scene, assuming street command.
00:45
First squad ten, engine 13, squad seven, ladder five, battalion three in Guttenberg respond near 71st Street.
00:54
Near 71st Street.
01:01
Unreported fire alarm activated, first floor.
01:09
Respond at 71st Street.
01:13
Unreported fire activated, first floor.
01:16
Cross streets are Hudson Ave, positive out.
01:42
All companies in service from street command.
04:09
Squad two is on the scene, 16th and Carrigan.
04:12
Fire control from squad two.
04:20
They said it's on 16th Street between Carrigan and Kennedy Boulevard.
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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:
John F. Kennedy Blvd & Kerrigan Ave, North Bergen, NJ 07087
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