Transformer fire near Gregory's Coffee in Paramus, Paramus NJ
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a report of a transformer on fire near Gregory's Coffee on Route 17 southbound in Paramus, across from Parkway and Midland Avenue. The officer on scene confirmed the fire, which was arcing at the top of a pole.
Audio|Heard on: Paramus and Area Towns Police / Fire
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Transcript:
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Fire dispatch to engine one, engine three.
00:04
Secondary request responses needed near Gregory's Coffee.
00:08
Near Route 17 southbound.
00:11
Across from Parkway and Midland Avenue for the report of a transformer that is now on fire.
00:19
Engine one and engine three responding to Gregory's Coffee.
00:24
Route 17 southbound Garden State Parkway at Midland Avenue.
00:29
Report of a transformer on fire.
00:33
Time of the second request is 5:30.
00:44
That's affirmative.
00:45
Officer on scene already requested that and is confirming it.
00:49
It's arcing at the top of the pole.
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Location mentioned:
NJ-17, Paramus, NJ 07652
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