Power lines spark small fire near E Wyomissing Blvd, Berks County PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to downed power lines off the roadway near East Wyomissing Boulevard in Pennsylvania. The lines had caused minor smoldering in a grass and wooded area. A property owner was on scene awaiting the local utility company. The lines remained energized, but there was no active fire or threat to surrounding properties.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:11
Transcript:
00:00
Six area. Par six.
00:03
As reported, the power lines off the roadway, it's in the grass and wooded area going up the hill towards East Wyomissing Boulevard.
00:11
It's still smoldering.
00:13
There's a property owner on location.
00:16
He was going to wait for the utility company.
00:18
It appears everybody still has power in the area.
00:21
All right, C.
00:24
(number withheld). (number withheld).
00:26
R2-(number withheld).
00:29
Car 2, (number withheld), Crosher (number withheld), Clinton Street, and someone came over, brought the wires down.
00:37
Of course, they had no working or sparking, and now we still won, and it's not blocking the roadway.
00:42
Okay, the engine will check it and let me know.
00:44
Tracy, (number withheld).
00:47
Send and 7-7 reporting (number withheld).
00:50
7.(number withheld).
00:52
Car 6.
00:54
At this point, there's nothing for us to do.
00:56
The wires are off the roadway, and it's still energized.
00:59
The property owner will wait for the utility company.
01:03
You can make this sound available.
01:05
Steve, Car-6, no fire department services.
01:08
Property owner is going to await the utility company.
01:10
Here, L-(number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
E Wyomissing Blvd, Pennsylvania
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