Downed power lines and tree reported near Grand and 8th, Billings MT
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Utility HazardAccording to the dispatch call, a large tree fell on power lines near Grand Avenue and 8th Street West. The area was already secured by others when emergency responders arrived. Northwestern Energy was notified and will address the issue.
Audio|Heard on: Yellowstone County Law Enforcment, Fire and EMS
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00:00
Did the caller have a more specific area that they use power lines are down?
00:08
So this was called in by Northwestern Energy, who I presume got it from somebody on scene or at that location who we do not know of.
00:18
They just stated that they got a report that the power lines were down at that location.
00:23
I don't have any better location than near Grand Ave and 8th St W.
00:30
Thanks, dispatch.
00:31
We do have a large tree on top of a power line.
00:35
Looks like folks have already taken the initiative and cordoned it off.
00:39
At this point, there is not much Engine 7 is going to do.
00:43
We'll be clear returning and whatever else you need.
00:48
Engine 7 message received, thank you.
00:51
There is nothing holding at this time.
00:56
Seven copies and we will be available in Midtown.
01:02
Message receipt, thank you.
01:08
Go ahead, Ruski.
01:12
We'll try to have some bottles here.
01:14
We'll keep cut.
01:19
I'm going to go ahead.
01:22
was able to touch base with NorthWestern Energy.
01:25
It is on their list.
01:26
They are just a block away from it.
01:28
They're going to take care of it.
01:31
Engine 7 message, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Grand Ave & 8th St W, Billings, MT 59102
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