Small fire on power pole after tree falls near hospital hill, Grafton WV
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a tree fell and struck a power pole near North Pike Street at Hospital Hill, causing a small fire on the top of the pole. The fire department responded and found the pole still intact with minor fire and smoke present.
Audio|Heard on: Taylor WV Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Near North Pike Street, Hospital Hill,
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Powerline fire, Company One responds.
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Near North Pike Street, Hospital Hill, powerline fire, Company One has been alerted.
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Engine 101 headquarters.
00:29
Right has been taped off on Slate and Hollow.
00:35
Engine 101 is in service, responding to North Pike Street.
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Copy responding, near North Pike Street, Hospital Hill.
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101,
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1139.
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Headquarters, 101.
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Thank you.
00:56
A tree came down and hit a pole,
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and the pole started arcing and smoking.
01:05
I'm just a 47-101.
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We just passed that hole.
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It's a small fire on the very top of the power pole.
01:28
Majesty, is there off the roadway?
01:33
It's right on the edge of the roadway, about a quarter of the way down, Hospital Hill.
01:40
Yes, sir, thank you.
01:44
The pole is still intact.
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All right,
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sir, sir.
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Location mentioned:
N Pike St, Grafton, WV 26354
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