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Heard on: Philadelphia Fire - South Fire/South Medics · 4 days ago
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For a location near Watkins St, we have a report of an arc flash that occurred from wires with tension on a tree and a pole.
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Electrical arc causes power outage near Watkins St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical arc near Watkins Street in Philadelphia involving wires in contact with a tree. Several nearby homes lost power, though no downed wires were found. Utility workers were requested to respond at emergency speed.

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Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
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