Power lines sparking near courthouse in Randolph County, Elkins WV
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reports potential sparking and fire-like substances coming from power lines near the courthouse and tax building in Randolph County. No active fire is currently observed, but authorities are requested to check the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Randolph WV Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Randolph 7040 respond.
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It's past the courthouse next to the first district.
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(name withheld).
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(name withheld), Walenton Row.
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Engine 401, you're responding 1019, and your viewer's swanning to just pass the courthouse in the area of the tax building.
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My caller advised that the power line there had blasted some works and shot fire-looking substance from it.
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However, she advised that it was not currently ignited.
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She just wanted to let us know and have someone check it out.
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Location mentioned:
Elkins, WV 26241
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