Tree damages electrical line and transformer on Maitland Road, Mifflin County PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a tree fell on the main electrical line near Maitland Road, causing damage to a transformer. The power company has been notified and emergency personnel are on scene investigating.
Audio|Heard on: Mifflin County Fire and EMS
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01:25
Transcript:
00:00
Decatur Township, near Maitland Road, cross streets of Blair Wayne, Shindle Road.
00:06
Fire 2 for your operations, G5's in the area.
00:11
Chief 5 is in the area.
00:14
Hello.
00:15
Chief 5, you have squad 5 en route.
00:23
Okay, copy that.
00:25
We advise. I'm on scene investigating and will give your report for the power company here in a minute.
00:32
Okay, Chief 5 on the scene at location.
00:40
Okay, Chief 5, let me know when you're ready for number.
00:48
Go.
00:53
Number withheld.
00:58
We have a tree on the main line which has also damaged the transformer.
01:07
There appears to be power in the area, but the transformer is hanging by one bolt thread.
01:14
I'm assuming it will be okay until they get here.
01:23
Okay, Chief 5, panel unnotified.
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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:
Shindle Rd, Decatur Township, PA 17841
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