Tree strains power lines near Baldy Hill Rd, Berks County PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a large tree leaning on power lines near Bidding and Baldy Hill roads in District Township. The tree was putting strain on the wires but did not block traffic. The area was made safe and fire units cleared the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:14
Transcript:
00:00
Berks, 1797.
00:01
1797.
00:03
I'm in the area.
00:04
Did the caller say if it was going to be on Bidding or Baldy Hill?
00:07
Negative, it's not listed.
00:10
Okay. I traveled Baldy Hill from Kline down the long lane with nothing found.
00:16
I'm gonna head back towards City.
00:19
Berks, brush 951.
00:21
751.
00:22
You can show us clear of the accident.
00:25
Received your available 0914.
00:28
Tilly's ninety-seven from Douglassville.
00:31
Got it, Douglassville.
00:33
You can return.
00:34
There is nothing we're going to be able to do.
00:37
Oh, go ahead.
00:39
Sparks, Deputy 97.
00:41
Deputy 97.
00:43
Copy your Windstream pole number?
00:45
Go ahead with the pole number.
00:47
Windstream (number withheld).
00:50
It is a very large tree with a lot of strain on the wires.
00:54
Not affecting any traffic at this time and it's going to be near the intersection of Bidding and Baldy Hill.
01:00
And nothing fire can do, you can place the assignment available.
01:04
Received Windstream pole (number withheld).
01:07
A large tree straining on the wires, not affecting traffic, right near the intersection.
01:12
You're available 0916.
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Location mentioned:
Baldy Hill Rd, District Township, PA 18011
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