Electrical fire caused by downed tree limb, Wayne County MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Grosse Ile Township responded to a possible electrical fire near West River Road. A fallen tree limb reportedly pulled down a power line, causing wires to smoke in the basement of a residence. There were no visible flames, but the house appeared to fill with smoke.
Audio|Heard on: Downriver Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:51
Transcript:
00:00
Chief 32, Grosse Ile PD desk.
00:05
No active flames.
00:07
The limb came down on the main line going to (name withheld)'s house, pulled it down to cause some type of reaction.
00:15
Then there's some smoking wires in the basement.
00:19
Okay, bye.
00:25
Acknowledged.
00:30
Seven and 14, Romulus is out.
00:32
I am going to be clear.
00:34
Hey, this person over here has someone in the truck.
00:38
Copy, sir. Thank you.
00:39
Four hundred and 30.
00:42
Hello, chief three.
00:44
Your units on scene have an update.
00:51
Affirmative, no active flames at this time.
00:54
A tree limb came down on the wires to the house, pulled it down.
00:59
It created some sort of chain reaction and there are wires melting in the basement.
01:09
Can you go ahead and tone it off for us again please?
01:12
Acknowledged.
01:22
Cross the bridge, stronghold monitors respond for a possible electrical fire.
01:27
Near West River Road.
01:33
At this time we have no active flames, however there are wires smoking in the basement and the house is filling up with smoke.
01:41
Second tone is going to be (number withheld).
01:47
Seven radio, show yellow traffic in Jefferson lobby.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
W River Rd, Grosse Ile Township, MI 48138
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