Utility pole sparks near Prospect and Johnson streets, Ionia MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a possible electrical hazard near the intersection of Prospect Street and Johnson Street in Ionia. A utility pole was reportedly arcing and sparking, causing temporary traffic obstruction until utility crews arrived around 5 a.m. No injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Ionia County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
01:17
Transcript:
00:00
I advised them that it's arcing and sparking.
00:03
They said their current estimated arrival will be 5 a.m., and confirmed that it is arcing and sparking, and it still will be 5 a.m.
00:12
And they said that's their only approximation.
00:16
Okay, we're going to clear because we have to be the word before that.
00:23
So just advise them that it is across the road.
00:28
There's cars waiting to get through.
00:36
I'm clear, I'll call them back.
00:38
321. Four step four.
00:40
Three twenty-one.
00:47
Take care.
00:50
Three twenty-four.
00:57
I need central 249 units for a fight.
01:04
Wires down at the corner of Prospect Street and Johnson Street.
01:09
Prospect Street and Johnson Street.
01:11
It's going to be Consumers Energy.
01:13
Pole is arcing with sparks.
01:16
Marks off of it.
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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:
Johnson St & Prospect St, Ionia, MI 48846
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