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Fire units respond to possible arson on North 5th Street

Heard on: Essex NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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We need an additional unit at (number withheld) North 5th Street.
audio iconFire & Arson
N 5th St, Newark, NJ 07107
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to an apparent arson reported near North 5th Street and 3rd Avenue. Multiple units were requested to assist at the scene. Details remain unconfirmed, and the nature of the fire is under investigation.

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