Power line fire at intersection in Big Lake

Heard on: MATCOM - Fire/EMS East Repeater (Sutton/Butte)

01:50

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Station 81, station 81, Charlie response in the intersection of Susitna and Bermuda Road in Big Lake for the electrical hazard down break.

00:14

Caller is now advising this is escalating.

00:16

Reporting there was a tree on a power line that possibly caught fire.

00:20

At this time, they can hear popping and now arcing at this time.

00:27

Again, station 81, station 81, Charlie response to Susitna and Verma Road in Big Lake.

00:32

At this time reported electrical wires on fire with flames now showing.

00:39

Again, in the intersection of Susitna and Verma.

00:46

Copy, Central, that's four, heavy clear.

00:58

Matcom, Battalion Seven.

01:01

Copy, Battalion Seven.

01:04

Matcom,

01:05

Lake One responding to Burma Road and Susitna Parkway.

01:10

Copy, Lake One responding.

01:13

Matcom, Central Medical One, transfer Charlie Master Regional.

01:20

Copy, Central Medical One transporting.

01:28

Matanuska Engine 72 responding with three to Susitna.

01:36

Copy, Rescue Engine 72 responding.

01:42

Matanuska Lakes 1, has MEA been notified?

01:49

Affirmative, I'm on line with them now.

7/23/2026 10:34 AM

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Burma Rd & W Susitna Pkwy, Big Lake, AK 99654

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and utility personnel responded near the intersection of Susitna Parkway and Burma Road in Big Lake for a possible electrical hazard, where a tree on a power line reportedly caught fire and power lines were arcing with visible flames.

Power line fire at intersection in Big Lake

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