Power lines down cause citywide outage and fire alarm, Wadsworth OH
Power lines fell causing a citywide power outage in Wadsworth. The outage triggered multiple fire alarms, including one at Buehler's. Several traffic lights went out and emergency calls were received reporting the situation. Authorities are responding to the incident and managing multiple calls due to the extensive outage.
Audio|Source: Wadsworth Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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F-27 was there was just a loud boom from the area of those wires pretty sure the wires are on the ground at this point
00:28
That's clear at (number withheld).
00:36
Chief of Lodget, you may be getting calls for loss of power.
00:43
That's clear.
00:44
2.9, 27, can you give me a 19?
00:53
25, equal over here.
01:00
Go ahead.
01:03
Just so you know, we do have a, like, Wadsworth-wide, power-outed, multiple calls coming in on 9-1-1 and landline getting calls Route 94 and right where life now, and all the lights on the square of this movie.
01:25
Chief One.
01:27
Good.
01:32
I just received a fire alarm for Buehler's. We have all the traffic lights and a huge outage.
01:40
Do you want me to still send a fire officer?
01:46
Can you do me a favor and see if you can give them a 19? All units I think are going to be tied up.
01:51
I'm sure it's related to the power outage for the city if you can give them a 19.
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Location mentioned:
Near Great Oaks Trail, Wadsworth, OH 44281
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