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Tree contacts power lines on South Walnut Street, Nanticoke PA

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audio iconFire & Arson
S Walnut St, Nanticoke, PA 18634

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a tree contacting power lines on South Walnut Street in Nanticoke. The wires were arcing, and crews directed traffic until the utility company arrived to address the hazard.

Audio|Heard on: Luzerne PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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03:57
Transcript:
00:00
County serving a card for South Walnut Street on a long hanging wire. We do not have a direct address at this time. I'll provide one when I'm on location.
00:12
Luzerne County 142 Utility.
00:16
Utility on.
00:19
142 Utility on scene.
02:04
Hi, I have a telephone (number withheld) here.
02:09
It has pole number (number withheld).
02:19
Good copy, 29.
02:22
Yeah, the tree is on the wires.
02:28
There is enough clearance for vehicles to get through.
02:32
On the northbound lane and southbound lane, it's clear for regular vehicles.
02:45
10-40.
02:47
Rescue 161, your county.
02:51
161.
02:52
Arriving on scene.
02:55
County 188 Engine 3.
03:00
188 Engine 3 County.
03:14
Puba 161 to County.
03:20
Okay, we do have a tree on wires.
03:24
It's arcing.
03:25
I have a pole number for PPL.
03:28
Ten-four to that.
03:46
We have to direct traffic here until the utility company arrives.
03:55
I'm sure they have more calls backed up.

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S Walnut St, Nanticoke, PA 18634

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