Live electrical wires sparking after pole crashes into building, Pittsburgh PA


Live electrical wires are hanging low and sparking at the intersection of Hamilton Street and Ellis Street. A utility pole has broken off and crashed into a building. Emergency responders are on site and power company has been called.
Audio|Source: Allegheny County Fire Ops 2 - West
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Transcript:
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for low-hanging and arcing wires intersection at Hamilton Street and Ellis Street in the Rock Station 277[1] on WestOx 2.225. Connie, 277 assistant, I'm in Iraq. Connie, 277. Captain, I'll be on the scene.
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Telephone pool is sheared off into a building. Can you start DuCanlight this way?
Police codes explained
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[1]
277: Fire Station 277
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Location mentioned:
Ellis St, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
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