Wires on fire near Walnut and 16th streets, Philadelphia PA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to reports of electrical wires on fire near Walnut Street and 16th Street in Philadelphia. Additional wires were seen burning and arcing, and police were requested to manage traffic at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Philadelphia PA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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00:57
Transcript:
00:00
Squad 72.
00:02
Proceed, Squad 72.
00:07
Request police for traffic control, please.
00:11
Affirmative.
00:14
Squad 72.
00:17
Squad 72, proceed.
00:22
We have additional wires now on fire.
00:27
PECO emergency response.
00:30
Okay.
00:32
Engine 19.
00:35
Engine 19.
00:37
Responding near Walnut Street.
00:41
Fire rescue, sir.
00:47
Squad 72.
00:50
Proceed squad 72.
00:54
We have additional wires arcing now down 16th Street.
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Location mentioned:
232-36 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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