Dump truck hits power line causing transformer fire, Trion GA
Fire & ArsonA dump truck struck a power line near Highway 151 and Halls Valley Road, causing a transformer fire and heavy smoke in the area. Power was temporarily lost in Naomi but has since been restored.
Audio|Source: Walker County Public Safety
02:15
Transcript:
00:00
40 Central. Go ahead. Walker Fire[1] District 15, near Highway 151 in the area of Halls Valley Road. In reference to an electrical wire, it was hit by a dump truck.
00:29
They advised that the transformer was on fire, heavy smoke in the area. They weren't sure if trees were involved. Time out 1439. Near Highway 151 across the Sunny Hill Drive. A dump truck hit a low-hanging live line and then drove off. Smoke in the area. We've got fire en route two. Barbershanger, squad 15.
00:58
Squad 15. No, I'm clear. I'm en route. That's clear. We're 15. Been route near Highway 151 from Station 15. Did you advise the power company? We are. I'm clear, thank you. 74, Central. 74. 74. Can you call 50 whenever you get a chance? Yeah, that's right.
01:27
Thank you, sir. 98 central. 98. Power has just been restored to Naomi. It went off during, or in the middle of dismissal. Now that it's back on, you may or may not start receiving alarms. If so, you can disregard. Clear.
01:56
We do have a dump truck that hit a power line near Highway 151. That could be why. I'm clear on it. Thank you.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Fire: Electrical fire / transformer fire
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Location mentioned:
Near Halls Valley Rd, Trion, GA 30753
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