Tree on power line causes electrical issue near McKay Rd, Montgomery County NY
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, emergency crews investigated a possible electrical issue near McKay Rd and Hickory Ridge Dr that may have involved a blown transformer and a tree on power lines. National Grid and deputies were notified and responded to assess the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Montgomery County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:52
Transcript:
00:00
Coming around McKay and Hickory Ridge.
00:03
Chief, Maryland, (number withheld).
00:11
That one is that. That one is that?
00:14
Very sole, Chief.
00:19
This flagged down by a passerby, apparently one of the transformers in the area as well.
00:24
I'll see if I can narrow it down for you.
00:26
That's light National Grid.
00:29
All right. It's hitting ground.
00:36
Thank you, my station.
00:38
Base patch.
00:41
Okay, ma'am.
00:45
Thank you this patient and how much the call.
00:48
(number withheld).
00:49
Okay.
00:56
Show me you're arriving.
00:59
(number withheld).
01:04
I'll just finish from our second.
01:10
(number withheld).
01:17
Has the tree service been notified?
01:20
That's affirmative.
01:21
We have a deputy out looking for the transformer that's blown as well.
01:25
Yes.
01:26
Deputies in front of me, but there's definitely a tree on the line and they're going to have to cut it off for us.
01:46
The only transformer is right here at Log City, I'm okay.
01:51
If you want to just update them.
Disclaimer:
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:
McKay Rd & Hickory Ridge Dr, Amsterdam, NY 12010
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