Tree brings down power lines on US 321, Watauga County NC
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a tree that fell into power lines along Highway 321 near Sugar Grove, causing an electrical hazard and blocking one lane of traffic. The power company and highway patrol were notified for traffic control.
Audio|Heard on: Watauga County Fire, EMS and Rescue, Boone and Blowing Rock Fire
Listen to dispatch call
00:48
Transcript:
00:00
Talking to Beaver Dam Fire, Beaver Dam Fire.
00:04
Need you en route to the area near Highway 321 North.
00:09
Near Highway 321 North.
00:12
See reference electrical hazard 55 Bravo 2, power line down blocking one lane of travel.
00:30
26 and 28 center out.
00:38
Traffic hazard, it's going to be a tree that's fallen into power lines.
00:42
The lines are down across the road.
00:44
Bremco's been advised as well as highway patrol for traffic control.
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Location mentioned:
US-321, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
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