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Minor smoke condition near Dekalb Ave

Heard on: Jersey City Fire
02:12
00:00
Dispatch, Battalion Three is on the scene.
audio iconFire & Arson
Dekalb Ave & John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke condition at a multi-story property near Dekalb Avenue and John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City. The issue was traced to an overloaded washing machine with a broken belt, causing minor smoke in the basement. The power was cut, the alarm reset, and the area ventilated. No injuries or significant damage were reported.

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