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Water heater failure prompts gas shutoff on Wood St

Heard on: Essex NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
00:54
00:00
18 to headquarters.
audio iconFire & Arson
Wood St, Newark, NJ 07104
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from Engine 18 responded to a two and a half story wood-frame building on Wood Street for a possible mechanical issue. Upon arrival they found a failed water heater in the basement. The gas was shut off, readings showed no hazards, and the scene was cleared safely.

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