Power line fallen on bushes near South Irving Street, Ridgewood NJ
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Emergency services responded to a report of a downed high-voltage power line on bushes near South Irving Street. The issue was later found to be caused by Christmas lights, and no fire or danger was present.
Audio|Heard on: Ridgewood Fire Dispatch
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01:38
Transcript:
00:00
Central dispatch, Ridgewood Fire Department, Car 3-8 engine 35, responding near South Irving Street, crossing Grover Street in Arden Court.
00:22
The caller reports a high-voltage line that goes to the house has fallen onto the bushes out front.
00:27
Central dispatch to the Ridgewood Fire Department, Car 3-8, engine 35 responding near South Irving Street, crossing Grover Street and Arden Court.
00:34
Call reports a high-voltage line that goes to the house fell onto the bushes out front.
00:38
Is unsure if it is electrified, no fire at this time.
00:40
Your time of dispatch, 1246.
00:42
3.5 is responding near South Irving, now perfect.
00:54
Proceed, 3.5, 1248.
01:00
Near 380 South Irving, cell therapy.
01:07
1248, 1248.
01:09
Three and three five centibide.
01:15
1252.
01:22
Car 3-8 central.
01:31
This was an issue with Christmas lights.
01:34
Everything is fine now.
01:36
3835 are returning.
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Location mentioned:
S Irving St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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