Porch fire caused by candle igniting debris, Elizabeth NJ
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Fire & ArsonA porch fire was reported at near Edgar Place, caused by a candle igniting debris inside a paper bag. Firefighters responded and confirmed no further fire extension.
Audio|Heard on: Elizabeth Fire Department
Listen to dispatch call
06:51
Transcript:
00:00
Chief, we're getting a call for a structure fire at your place.
00:04
Can I clear any units on this job?
00:08
Yes, that's affirmative.
00:10
We can clear off ladder one,
00:16
engine six,
00:19
and rescue one.
00:31
Signal 411 at near Edgar Place.
00:39
There is a fire at near Edgar Place involving the porch.
00:53
Engine 8 and rescue are responding.
00:58
Responding to fire round one.
01:06
From command,
01:08
be advised.
01:09
Engine 2 will also be available.
01:15
Recit, engine 2 available.
01:41
901 and 5 Prevention Unit 96 have completed their investigation, building could be handed over to the owners.
01:49
They are going to secure it and tomorrow have a health department walk-through.
01:54
You can terminate, engines available, let us know if we get a response to that other incident.
02:40
AgriPlay is on scene; the porch is on fire.
03:03
I want to respond.
03:07
The port is on fire.
03:13
Police department on scene, porch on fire.
03:23
Training the captain of engine 5.
03:27
Deputy 4 will be responding to near Edgar Place.
03:52
Location is near Lorence and Westfield.
04:00
AgriPlay is operating on fire round one.
04:31
This has received engine in, your engine three, moving to near Edgar Place.
04:46
Battalion 2, Engine 1 on the scene, near Edgar Place.
04:51
Two and a half story frame.
04:53
Smoke showing from the Alpha side.
05:08
Engine 8 will be responding as a fast team since Engine 3 is closer.
05:20
Engine 8's on location.
05:24
Engine 8, match you at the corner.
05:34
Command from everyone bravo.
05:39
Looks like it was just debris on the front porch here.
05:52
Water three cameras checking for extension.
06:31
Report from the whole and over of a candle lit inside a paper bag.
06:41
Using water.
06:47
Once confirmed no extension, we'll reduce it.
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Location mentioned:
Edgar Pl, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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