Power pole snapped and blocking road near Lynn Ave, Billings MT
Road ClosureA power pole near Lynn Avenue was snapped and is blocking the road. The electrical lines are still live. Northwest Energy has been notified and is expected to arrive in about 30 minutes. Traffic is being blocked to the north and police are assisting with traffic control.
Audio|Source: Yellowstone County Law Enforcment, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Engine five.
00:03
We're on scene and yeah the power pole has been snapped completely in half.
00:08
It's resting on the road.
00:11
The lines are still up.
00:13
We're going to block traffic to the north.
00:16
You said NWEs been notified.
00:21
That's affirmative.
00:22
I did notify them.
00:23
It's like about seven minutes ago.
00:29
I have copies, can you just give me an ETA when you know one?
00:35
Of course I will.
00:36
Do you need any PD response to help with traffic control?
00:44
Yes, CRU.
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I copy that.
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So five inch and seven, tax seven.
00:57
Go ahead.
01:00
Who are you trying to call us?
01:03
Yeah, you guys can cancel.
01:08
Engine 3, utilities call?
01:12
Engine 3, respond to near Lynn Avenue, Northwest Energy calling in about power lines down here.
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They are in route, or they've advised their text, not quite in route.
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Tech 3.
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Engine 5 dispatch.
01:39
I see Northwest Energy get a very rough ETA of about 30 minutes.
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Five copies, 30 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Lynn Ave, Billings, MT 59102
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