Utility lines down near McConnell Rd, Blairsville PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to downed utility lines and a leaning power pole near McConnell Road in Blacklick Township. The pole appeared to be damaged but not fully broken, causing a power outage in the surrounding area. Emergency units including Stations 120, 140, 220, and 270 were involved in the response.
Audio|Heard on: Indiana County Fire Dispatch and Fireground Operations
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04:10
Transcript:
00:00
Station 140, Station 120, Station 270 respond.
00:06
Three down on utility lines.
00:09
Location near McConnell Road, Blacklick Township.
00:20
Station 120, correction, Station 140, Station 220, Station 270 respond.
00:26
Three down on wires.
00:28
Near McConnell Road, Blacklick Township.
00:31
Operations, Fire Off 6.
00:39
Station 140, Station 120.
00:43
Station 270 respond, three down on utility lines.
00:47
Near McConnell Road, Blacklick Township.
00:51
Operations Fire Off 6.
00:57
Indiana County 142 soon, row.
01:03
140 chief.
01:06
Here responding to utility lines down.
01:10
Near McConnell Road, Blacklick Township.
01:15
Cross into Blacklick Road.
01:18
Tree down on lines along Route 0060.
01:22
You're en route 0609.
01:28
Station 140, Station 120, 270 respond.
01:33
Lines down near McConnell Road, Blacklick Township, Operations Fire Off 6.
01:45
Station 140, Station 120.
01:49
270 respond, utility lines down near McConnell Road, Blacklick Township, Operations Fire Off 6.
02:01
140 Chief, Indiana County?
02:06
Go ahead, County.
02:09
Just an update.
02:11
No acknowledgement from the three stations.
02:16
County, I'll acknowledge for 140.
02:21
140, Chief, that's received, 0612.
02:27
County, hold off activating the other two.
02:30
I'm going to check if we need the other two companies.
02:38
140 chief, that's receipt, 0612.
02:47
Indiana County, 140 assistant one responding.
02:55
Indiana County, 140 chiefs on scene.
02:58
We do have wires down, looks to be a pole leaning.
03:09
Report for you, Chief.
03:11
Do you advise that pole was broken?
03:15
It's leaning pretty good, County.
03:17
Doesn't look broken, but it has a noticeable lean.
03:20
I have a pole number for you.
03:22
It is (number withheld), and I believe this is REA.
03:31
We'll notify.
03:38
120 Chief, this is Penelick.
03:43
One point, Chief, this is Penelick.
03:47
Indiana County, this is Penelick out here.
03:51
It's received.
03:56
Chief.
03:58
Is there power out in the area?
04:01
Yes, County, there's power out in the area.
04:03
It ripped the line down.
04:09
Thank you.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
McConnell Rd, Blairsville, PA 15717
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