Downed power lines cause arcing near State College, State College PA
Fire & ArsonStrong winds caused multiple power lines to fall and arc in Centre County. Crews responded to hazardous conditions near Hillcrest Avenue in State College, Park Lane in Patton Township, and West Church Street in Center Hall. The lines were sparking but no fires were reported.
Audio|Source: Centre and Clearfield Counties Fire
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Box 512, the borough State College, near Hillcrest Avenue for hazardous conditions.
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Box 512, the borough of State College, near Hillcrest Ave for hazardous conditions.
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The power line arcing explosion.
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Company 5, it's the second call in your district, 2024.
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Interior crew found nothing.
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Go ahead and place the box available.
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Email (number withheld).
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Available for a minute. Company four is available.
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(number withheld). Okay,
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24. Any five.
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Center County, Chief Five.
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Sunnard County, Chief Five.
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Two-five.
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Sunroof, command. Go ahead and give you an ops chin.
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Yes, on the five box list to Ops 5, Ops 5, (number withheld).
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Chief 5-5-1, you're calling?
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Yeah, why don't you do Cricklewood Drive, and I'll break off and head over to Hillcrest.
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I think we have a crew for a second engine, Chief. You want to wait until they get out, or you want to go?
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Same poll number, but it's going to be Penteleck.
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Okay,
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I'll notify Pena Like a minute.
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Senator Kite, Chief Seventh.
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Box 522, Patent Township,
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near Park Lane for hazardous conditions.
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Box 522, Patent Township, near Park Lane for hazardous conditions.
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Powerpool, split and hanging in the area.
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Company 5,
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the third call in your district, 2026.
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County engine 5-1
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PURCH-1 Perci 5,
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he's going to remain on a circle-wood drive and we'll respond to the Fox 512 258, you're available, 22nd.
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You call T-(number withheld).
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affirmative.
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You have a good copy.
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Negative, I was out cutting a tree up here at near block of 6 o'clock.
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Okay,
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I just do one-hour-half-standon, near West Church Street has... Minally evasive. Locks 400 in Center Hall.
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near West Church Street has a position,
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power line down in the rear.
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And I'll apologize and get numbers later.
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Call me that so far, I have like the one right there in front of a hoot six on six mile
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Okay, (name withheld), Gute.
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We're responding to parking. Copy that. I'll mark it down.
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Patton Township near Park Lane, crossways to Sierra Lane and Shannon Lane.
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Great PowerPull at split and hanging in the area. There's people walking towards down wires, apparently. Responding, 2028.
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Good, Shelby. I'll be back down to 10.
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County, Kappa 4-2.
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Captain 4-2.
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Spawning.
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Captain 4-2, the borough of Center Hall, near West Church Street, cross streets of Willow Avenue, Upper Brush Valley Road.
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For a power line to the rear of the house, came down with the wind, currently arcing and throwing sparks.
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No signs of fire this time.
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You're responding (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Near Hillcrest Ave, State College, PA 16803
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