Tree and power line block Highway 47 in both directions

Heard on: Oneida, Vilas, Lincoln, and Langlade Counties Police, Fire and EMS / Forest EMS

01:57

This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

00:00

This is a sheriff's office page for life of Pineville Fire.

00:02

Your assistance is needed near the edge of (number withheld) State Highway 47.

00:07

We have a power line and a tree down across the road, blocking all of 47.

00:15

No sparks, no flames.

00:25

Well, it's my sheriff's office with a page for Lac du Flambeau Fire.

00:27

Your assistance needed near (number withheld) State Highway 47.

00:31

There's a tree and a power line down across the road blocking the highway.

00:34

No sparks. Time of page is 12:35.

00:57

Um, they have power line down blocking both lanes of 47 near Lac du Flambeau.

01:05

If you can give them a call and see if it's worth me heading down that way.

01:16

And 4410, just let them know I'm north of Mercer.

01:19

It'd be Vilas County, I copy their traffic, but it's on 47, so

01:24

I could be like 15 minutes to have a roll.

01:44

4410, what's up, man?

01:47

Well, with Vilas County,

01:50

they stated they sent units en route.

01:53

Once those units get on scene and assess the scene, they'll call us back if they need us.

2026-09-09 10:34 UTC

Road Closure

WI-47, Minocqua, WI 54548

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, a tree and a downed power line were reported blocking both lanes of State Highway 47 near a location in the 1900 block. Responding units were advised there were no visible sparks or flames, and nearby county units were reportedly en route to assess and request additional help if needed.