Fire crews handle downed power line near Angel Ridge Rd, Athens OH
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to an area near Angel Ridge Road in Athens, Ohio, for a possible downed power line along the roadside. Utility representatives from AEP were contacted to assess the situation. There were no reports of fire or injuries at the time of communication.
Audio|Heard on: Athens County Fire Dispatch
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02:32
Transcript:
00:00
On scene, establishing towards the van break.
00:08
Go ahead.
00:13
If you haven't already, go ahead and contact AEP for
00:19
a line off the roadway that's a downed line.
00:27
Go ahead, pump up two.
00:32
It's going to be that first curve with some off of long.
00:37
Left side.
00:49
Angel Ridge Command Central.
01:03
Angel Ridge Command.
01:07
The closest numeric out here are going to be (number withheld).
01:11
Yes, near Angel Ridge Road.
01:17
You hear clear? Near Angel Ridge.
01:20
You hear clear.
01:23
Central Brush 1260.
01:31
1260.
01:35
Central Brush 1260 on scene.
01:41
They're on scene, zero them.
01:49
Angel Ridge Command Central.
01:57
Angel Ridge Command Central.
02:00
Good.
02:11
Just disconnected with AEP.
02:14
They advised that they already had this reported and as of 2329 hours yesterday there was an assessment crew en route.
02:23
No known ETA but they did escalate it to a line down.
02:31
Just wait a second.
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Location mentioned:
Angel Ridge Rd, Athens, OH 45701
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