Utility wires down near Opal Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to reports of downed utility wires near Opal Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. The incident involved a snapped house drop that created a life safety hazard. Emergency personnel confirmed the hazard and ensured the area was made safe before clearing the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Santa Cruz County Fire
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02:8
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 3514, wires call near Opal Cliff Drive.
00:05
Life safety hazard, time out at (number withheld).
00:12
Checkout 3514, based on the details can you start B?
00:17
Affirmative, life safety hazard.
00:20
Acknowledge life safety hazard.
00:22
(number withheld).
00:26
As a 3522 medic three per law, you can cancel.
00:29
Negative medical.
00:39
Three copy.
00:41
Units at (number withheld) headquarters.
00:46
Copy.
00:49
(number withheld).
00:56
Netcom, engine 3112.
01:05
3112?
01:07
We've been released from the Glen Canyon incident and we're returning to the city.
01:15
(number withheld).
01:19
Netcom, we’re clear one to med again.
01:23
Copying headquarters.
01:27
Eight copies posted.
01:31
Four time out.
01:42
Central Medical near Arden Way, Aptos CTF five.
01:52
That call mentioned 3514.
01:55
Thirty 0514.
01:58
We’re out seeing it in front of Opal Cliff.
02:01
This is confirmed.
02:03
It's a primary, it's a house drop that has been snapped off.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Opal Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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