Tree blocks road near Fox Lake Dam, Athens OH
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to Brown Road near the Fox Lake Dam area in Athens County for a downed tree blocking the roadway. The tree was located on a curve near Baker Road. No utility lines were observed at the scene, and the obstruction appeared to involve only the roadway.
Audio|Heard on: Athens County Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Richland Fire Department, Richland Fire Department.
00:02
Report of a tree down.
00:04
It's going to be on Brown Road.
00:06
Tree down on Brown Road coming off of Baker Road.
00:08
It's going to be before you get to the Fox Lake Dam entrance.
00:11
Going to be on a curve.
00:13
No lines were seen.
00:15
Just a tree down in a curve.
00:17
Your alert time (number withheld).
00:20
Fireground one.
00:31
Richland Fire Department, Richland Fire Department, need you to respond for a tree down on Brown Road.
00:37
Tree down on Brown Road prior to the Fox Lake Dam entrance coming off of Baker Road.
00:43
It's reported to be on a curve.
00:46
No lines were seen, just a large tree across the road on a curve.
00:51
Your alert time (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Fox Lake Wildlife Area, Athens, OH 45701
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