Downed transformer closes Heather Ln, Lackawanna County PA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a potential electrical hazard on Heather Lane in South Abington Township. A transformer was reported hanging from a tree with downed power lines, leading to the temporary closure of the road. Crews were awaiting utility personnel with an estimated arrival time of about an hour and a half.
Audio|Heard on: Susquehanna, Wayne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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Com Center 28 Command.
00:03
28 Command?
00:10
28 Command, go ahead.
00:13
Com Center, we've taped off Heather Lane near Heather Lane.
00:20
Road is closed.
00:22
Tree is not in the road, but there is a life hazard due to a transformer hanging in a tree and downed lines.
00:33
Received.
00:35
It has been notified, I have an ETA of an hour and a half.
00:45
Received, Com Center.
00:46
Can you reach them again and see if they can expedite for this 28th rescue?
00:53
Available and we'll get the rest of you to the second call.
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Location mentioned:
Heather Ln, South Abington Township, PA 18411
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