Electrical wires arc against trees near Wade Lane Oakmont, Oakmont PA
Fire & ArsonAn electrical wire is arcing and sparking against trees near Wade Lane in Oakmont. A branch has fallen and hits the wires when the wind blows. The fire department did not dispatch as there is no fire or injuries. The power company was requested to inspect the situation for safety.
Audio|Source: Allegheny County Fire - North
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Transcript:
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Hey,
00:01
Can you start Duquesne light to near Wade Lane in Oakmont? No need to dispatch the fire.
00:08
There's nothing they're going to be able to do.
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Wires are arcing against the trees.
00:14
The branch came down, I just want them to come out and check to make sure everything's good.
00:19
Copy that.
00:22
I'll give you a poll number whenever you're ready. Go ahead with it.
00:28
It's 2-28 over 10.
00:37
Copy that.
00:39
Yeah,
00:41
There's nothing fire department is going to be able to do, so there's no need to dispatch.
00:45
Okay.
00:51
Anyone, Captain Kenny?
00:58
Guys.
01:01
Those wires, are they down low enough that the pedestrians are going to be involved?
01:07
That's a negative. They're still hanging, but every time the wind blows, there's a big branch that came down.
01:12
And every time it blows, it hits the trees, and it's arcing and sparking really good.
01:17
Copy that.
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Near Wade Ln, Oakmont, PA 15139
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