Tree falls on power lines causing fire in Easton, Easton PA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a tree fell onto power lines near Hickory Lane in Easton, causing sparks, smoke, and visible flames that resulted in a power outage.
Audio|Heard on: Carbon County and Northampton County Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Near Hickory Lane, near Hickory Lane, near Hickory Lane, 4.
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People cutting down a tree.
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Tree went down on a wire.
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They lost power and they saw sparks and now there is smoke with flames.
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(number withheld).
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(number withheld).
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17801,
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K.
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1781. 1781.
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Click from (name withheld) on the bill.
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C. Their mailbox 1529.
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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:
Hickory Ln, Easton, PA 18045
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