Basement boiler incident sparks evacuation in East Rutherford home, Rutherford NJ
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Fire and police responded to a suspected basement boiler issue at an East Rutherford home. The utilities were secured and the occupants arranged to stay elsewhere overnight.
Audio|Heard on: East Rutherford Fire and Police
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01:43
Transcript:
00:00
KCR-909, Rutherford Police, to the Rutherford Fire Department.
00:03
FD.U is requested to respond to 351 Montross Ave reported fire in the basement.
00:08
Once again, KCR-909, Rutherford Police, to the relative to the fire department.
00:12
FDU is requested to respond to 351 Montross Ave reported fire in the basement.
00:23
562 is fine.
00:30
6704 respondent what's the rate?
00:40
261 responding.
00:41
565 responding.
00:44
565 respondent.
00:59
responding FD.
01:07
On an update, my officer on scene is reporting that he sees no flames in the basement, possible issue with the boiler,
01:17
not sure if there's steam or smoke in the basement.
01:26
Fifty-six twos on scene, two and a half story wood frame occupies the seal family.
01:30
56 will be Montrose Avenue Command.
01:35
Five on scene.
01:40
This is going to be between West Newell and Woodward.
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Location mentioned:
Montross Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
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