Tree catches fire from power line near Bullock Road, Lapeer MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a tree catching fire after coming into contact with a power line near Bullock Road, close to the intersections of Merwin and Stacy in Lapeer, Michigan. The caller reported sparking and smoke, but the power line remained up. Units were dispatched to contain the fire.
Audio|Heard on: Lapeer County Area Amateur Radio
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01:17
Transcript:
00:00
Alpha Fire Station One, Alpha Fire Station One.
00:02
Or wires on fire near Bullock Road.
00:06
Near Bullock Road, cross of Merwin and AC.
00:10
Caller advises there is a tree on a line in the front yard.
00:15
The line is not down but is starting the tree on fire.
00:18
They can see sparking and smoke.
00:21
You're assigned to. Tires and four such as clear.
00:24
First tone 1705.
00:30
Unit six hundred six en route.
00:48
Alpha Fire Station One, Alpha Fire Station One for wires on fire.
00:52
It's going to be near Bullock Road.
00:54
Near Bolak Road, cross with Merwin and Stacy.
00:58
They have a tree that fell on a line in the front yard.
01:00
Wire is still up, starting the tree on fire.
01:04
They see sparking and lots of smoke.
01:06
You're assigned fire set four, central clear, second tone 1706.
01:12
609 en route scene.
01:15
709 heavy en route.
01:16
Uh.
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Location mentioned:
Bullock Rd, Lapeer, MI 48446
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