Multiple downed power lines close streets in Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor ME
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TrafficMultiple utility poles and power lines are down near West Street, Holland Avenue, and Mount Desert Street in Bar Harbor. Roads are closed for safety due to hazards to pedestrians and vehicles. Crews are en route to address the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Bar Harbor, MDI and Acadia Police, Fire, EMS, Park Rangers
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03:51
Transcript:
00:00
Where's the truck that's involved?
00:02
We're at West in Holland currently.
00:07
The truck on Holland is right at West.
00:10
You've got his four ways on.
00:13
Four, thank you.
00:19
I haven't been down there personally, but there are several poles,
00:24
staff, and wires on the ground.
00:40
Command of Arbor.
00:43
Go ahead, command.
00:49
What's the update on Burson? We're kind of a standstill until we can get them here.
00:57
Command, I am on hold with Burson.
01:00
They're getting me an ETA now.
01:05
I'll see that.
01:13
5 to 11.
01:16
Go ahead.
01:19
How many cones do you think we're in need?
01:28
Just enough at least to block off west and Holland on either side.
01:35
And might need a few to block off the south end of Holland as well.
01:49
Control to command.
01:54
Command, go ahead, my arm.
01:58
The conversion has trucks in route should be on scene in about 20 minutes.
02:06
Copy that.
02:20
Harbor Control to Command.
02:24
Command,
02:26
go ahead, Barrow.
02:29
Command, just wanted to make sure you knew that there was also a wire down crossroad on Mount Desert Street.
02:36
Wasn't sure if that got relayed to you as well.
02:42
Yes, it just got to relate to me.
02:47
We really need Holland at Mountain Desert shutdown.
02:52
We have walkers coming down along with traffic.
02:57
Down four, I'll send somebody there with cones first.
03:05
Fire 1 barber.
03:07
Go ahead.
03:12
We do have a power line that's pulled off here.
03:14
I'm at that location right now, Mountster and Holland.
03:17
So it's going to have to be closed here as well as this is through down over the roadway and it's no safe passage under the pilot line.
03:26
So at Holland and Mount Desert needs to be closed as well.
03:34
A forehaul into Mountaine to be closed.
03:37
Wire drooping over the roof.
03:49
Center dispatch 314 please.
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Location mentioned:
West St & Holland Ave, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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