Tree causes fire after falling on power line, Crafton PA
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, fire crews responded to Lawson Avenue near Motorway and Crofton after a tree fell on electrical wires, causing sparking and flames. Power lines were reported down from pole to pole, and the utility company was notified.
Audio|Heard on: County Fire / EMS - West Zone West Fire 2 Operations
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Transcript:
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For a tree that fell on a wire, new sparking smoke and flames.
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At Lawson Avenue, near Motorway and Crofton.
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Season 128, second activation 1106.
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Respond on west fire two.
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County, 128 attack.
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Good, 1208 attack.
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I'm en route and you can put me on scene.
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Copy 116.
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County,
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128 attack.
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County,
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128 attack.
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That's 128 attack.
00:37
Can you notify Duquesne Light? We have wires down from pole to pole.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Lawson Ave, Crafton, PA 15205
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