Responders address electrical safety hazard in Kettle Falls, Kettle Falls WA


Fire department and utility crews responded to an electrical safety hazard in Kettle Falls. They secured power, checked for backup electricity sources like battery banks, and addressed issues at a transformer. No fire or injuries were reported, and the area was made safe.
Audio|Source: Inland Northwest Fire and Sheriff - Multiple Counties
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Transcript:
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Can you please make contact with Cooney Electric to make sure we've got the power secured?
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If we found one tank that's been isolated,
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not find any other means of electricity,
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could have battery banks within the structure itself.
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District 7, Respond, near South Pine and Kettle Falls, 80-year-old female fell, possible broken hip at 22-4-2.
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District 7, Respond, near South Pine and Kettle Falls for an 80-year-old female fell, possible broken hip at 22.2.
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Charlie's side, go ahead.
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So the hallway is going to need any assistance from Red Cross or a place to stay tonight?
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Receive.
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We found the culprit of what appeared to be electrical with some panner right in the middle town.
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County. On safety? Face-to-base with KEC.
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They're double-checking everything right now.
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It's actually going to the transformer to address that.
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Copy, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
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