Utility pole fire risks power line drop near golf course, Salina KS
Fire & ArsonEmergency responders are handling a fire at a utility pole near a golf course in Salina. The pole fire risks falling power lines, which may cause road closures. Authorities are monitoring the situation and may close the road if the fire causes the pole to burn through.
Audio|Source: Salina City Police and County Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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I tell the officer he can stage in the golf course parking lot for now.
00:07
We're not going to shut it down right at this time, but if the pole burns through and it drops the line, then we'll have to shut it down.
00:17
Quintful on scene advice.
00:18
The stage is the golf course parking lot at the moment.
00:20
The street doesn't need to be shut down yet, but if the fire goes through, they will have to shut off or down.
00:25
Go for me.
00:26
Quentful, 51.
00:27
51. 51, go ahead.
00:28
I think to be safe, we ought to close the road now until Westar shows up, says it's okay to open it up.
00:34
Dispatcho, local units, prepare a coffee, and intent to locate a possible 10-46 drivers.
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Salina, KS
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