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Road closure due to downed trees on Freedom RoadLuzerne County PA

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audio iconRoad Closure
Freedom Rd, Butler Township, PA 18222

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to downed trees blocking communication and electrical lines near Freedom Road in Butler Township, requiring utility assistance and closure of the road.

Audio|Heard on: Luzerne PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:5
Transcript:
00:00
Another tree down to notify for you near Freedom Road laying down on wires.
00:05
He can just match that up.
00:09
10-4, 1420.
00:12
177C Forte County.
00:15
177. 177.
00:18
Just radioing in to see what you need.
00:22
10-4, we had a call come in, westbound interstate 80 at mile marker 247.7.
00:29
We actually believe it's going to be an East Central, however, the callers were giving a variety of mile markers.
00:36
Do you want to check it out? We're preparing to clear.
00:40
Can you send it to 10.4? We'll notify 10.0 for you.
00:46
Thank you, 10.4.
00:49
Yeah, 11001.
00:52
Last year.
00:54
116 engine one, responding to freedom.
00:58
10-4. County 116, Chief.
01:02
Last year.
01:05
Team 16, 16, 16 car, and location 337, shingle mill draft.
01:10
Good copy.
01:13
County, 123, Andrew.
01:16
One, two, three, Andrew.
01:19
On lawyer, four thirty-seven.
01:20
There are 189 engine 2.
01:24
189 engine 2.
01:27
Honeyway.
01:29
Stap.
01:31
One 15 edge, one guy.
01:35
Full number one, you're ready?
01:39
(number withheld).
01:42
Over end.
01:46
(number withheld).
01:47
That's (number withheld), (number withheld).
01:51
I have two large trees over communication and primary, secondary, electrical lines.
02:00
We'll need a prompt response from P&L.
02:03
We'll contact the road department to get this road shut down.

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Freedom Rd, Butler Township, PA 18222

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