Power line arcing may have started tree fire near Highway 83, Washington County WI


A power line near Highway 83 south of Roosevelt Road was arcing, possibly causing a tree fire. Firefighters and a deputy were requested to respond.
Audio|Source: Dodge County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Out of county call for Ashford Fire Department.
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You're requested near Highway 83 south of Roosevelt Road.
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Highway 83 south of Roosevelt Road, Washington County took a report of a power line that was arcing as well as a tree possibly starting on fire.
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And Highway 83 south of Roosevelt Road in Washington County, so on page 46, K-5446[1].
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I don't know.
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Touch 20 sheriff's office with the out of the county call for Ashman Fire Department.
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Washington County is requesting you near Highway 83 south of Roosevelt Road.
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Highway 83 south of Roosevelt Road, pass by there reported a power line that was smoking in a blue flame as well as a tree possibly inserted on fire.
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They'll be sending a deputy as well near Highway 83 south of Roosevelt Road.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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K-5446: Page/code for fire apparatus or response (likely local code)
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Location mentioned:
WI-83, Wisconsin
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