Steam mistaken for smoke near 48th Street building, Union City NJ
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a report of smoke near a red building on 48th Street in Union City. Upon investigation, the source was determined to be steam from a dryer vent, and no fire was found.
Audio|Heard on: North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue
Listen to dispatch call
02:14
Transcript:
00:00
That's where the caller is coming from.
00:01
He is reporting a smoke condition next to a red building on that block.
00:09
He's going to meet you.
00:20
Fire control to command, can you investigate near 48th Street as the caller?
00:27
That's the caller.
00:34
Sirens on the scene.
00:49
Support is going to get the back of the ladder.
00:59
Fire control command, be advised we just called back the caller.
01:03
He's no longer picking up the phone.
01:25
Go ahead, command.
01:32
Received, engine five and battalion two investigating.
01:36
Deputy one, may I be advised?
01:38
Just a clarification, the address is near 48th Street.
01:44
That's where the caller is.
01:52
Received.
01:58
Go ahead.
02:02
Received, steam from a dryer vent.
02:05
No fire. All companies are in service.
02:09
Details complete.
02:10
Steam from a dryer vent.
Disclaimer:
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:
48th St, Union City, NJ 07087
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
