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Smoke in basement due to dryer issue in Lyndhurst home, Lyndhurst NJ

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Post Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

According to the dispatch call, smoke was reported in the basement of a two-story home near Post Ave in Lyndhurst. Firefighters investigated and found the problem was caused by the dryer. Utilities were shut off to address the issue.

Audio|Heard on: Lyndhurst Fire Rescue
Listen to dispatch call
03:38
Transcript:
00:00
Lynnhurst, please to Station 32,
00:03
Report of smoke in the basement near Post Ave,
00:07
Smoke reported in the basement near Post Ave.
00:17
Lynnhurst, do you have an update?
00:26
Ranger 3 to Lynnhurst?
00:28
Bring ahead.
00:32
Do you have any update on this?
00:39
Police department on route says issue with dryer, possible burned item inside, engine three in service.
01:01
You can put engine three on location.
01:03
Two-story residential, nothing showing on exterior.
01:06
Hydrant on corner of Post and Orchard.
01:28
Ladder 220.
01:31
Got it.
01:35
Smell of smoke and burning in basement.
01:41
Do you need additional manpower or phone?
01:56
Still investigating.
02:12
30-220, I'm alone at firehouse.
02:15
Want me to roll engine one?
02:19
Stand by, wait a minute.
02:21
Yes.
02:30
Steve, roll other engine for a camera?
02:38
Affirmative.
02:43
Thermal engine camera as well, please.
02:47
Thank you.
02:49
All right.
02:57
Which way to come off of?
03:01
Word to Post.
03:03
Pull behind engine door.
03:06
Harrises, engine off the service.
03:16
Guys.
03:31
Shutting utilities down to dryer.
03:35
Looks like that is the issue.
03:37
Face-to-face when we get outside.

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Post Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

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