Vehicle hits utility pole causing power outage, El Cajon CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a vehicle struck a utility pole near Royal Circle in El Cajon, causing downed electrical and communication lines and a temporary power outage. There was no smoke or fire at the scene. Utility workers were contacted, and the area was secured without further hazards.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:21
Transcript:
00:00
We're on scene.
00:01
We do have all the cable and electrical lines.
00:06
You can notify SDG and have a rep en route.
00:10
There's no smoke or fire.
00:14
It has impacted with power out to the residence near Royal Circle, and the residents are aware.
00:27
Let me know when you're ready for a pole number.
00:31
Go ahead with the pole number.
00:40
Pole number (number withheld).
00:43
That copy.
00:44
P as in Paul, (number withheld).
00:48
Nothing wrong.
00:50
All right, copy.
00:51
We've got SDG on the line now.
00:56
(number withheld), one box truck.
00:59
Stand by one.
01:01
Do you think go with each other?
01:03
This is just going to be an AT&T phone and cable line.
01:08
Cable lines out near San Miguel Avenue.
01:12
You can pass that along to AT&T.
01:16
We've secured the line for now.
01:19
I copy, comm lines have been secured, no hazard.
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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:
Royal Cir, El Cajon, CA 92021
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