Utility pole fire near Texas highway sparks urgent response, Panola County TX
Fire & ArsonA utility pole caught fire at a Texas highway intersection, but crews could not extinguish it due to a live power line, prompting concern for safety and response coordination.
Audio|Source: Rusk County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Rusk County Tatum Fire Show Brush 1 and Route,
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Highway 43,
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and FM 1794.
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Sounds like.
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So, 11 County Fire on scene.
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525 to 11 at the 4Way 104.
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I've got the other side of 43 shut down right before the clock.
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24. 204.
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Cammie, Trayton fire.
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Go ahead.
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Yes, ma'am, we've located the pole that's on fire.
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It's right at the intersection of 1794 and 43, but it's up in the top of the pole and there's not anything we can do about as far as spraying water on it because it's still a hotline.
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Therefore,
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we've been advised by RP,
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and our county stated that they will call us both code to get alex company out there for you.
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Trade and prior receipt, county.
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Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
TX-43 & FM 1794, Texas 75691
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