Meter fire after roof work hits power line

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Engine 41, we are at the Jackson.

00:03

All right, Engine 41, we got you around (number withheld) North Jackson Avenue.

00:08

It's going to be in the alley.

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The caller advised or it was called in by PD.

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They advised that the neighbor is doing roof work and they hit a line.

00:22

Now the meter's smoking also.

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All right, that's clear.

00:27

Engine 41, Kankakee.

00:29

Hi guys.

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Engine 41,

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PD's on scene advising the meter has caught fire.

00:36

You guys could step it up.

00:39

Hi, this is (name withheld).

00:40

Can you contact Kankakee and see if they can respond to it off?

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Hey, I'm 43 on scene.

00:48

It was 43 on scene.

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Can I give me a show 41 on scene?

00:54

Okay, it's 41 on scene.

00:57

And call for ambulance 64.

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Go ahead.

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We're going to Riverside.

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64 is going to Riverside.

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Yeah, I'm 41 on scene.

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10-41.

01:12

It looks like ComEd did shut off the meter.

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You have some burnt wires coming from the house to the pole.

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If nothing, you come out and take a look at

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it.Ten four.

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I'm on the phone with him still.

01:27

I'll let him know it's already been shut off.

8/10/2026 07:43 AM

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N Jackson Ave, Bradley, IL 60915

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Meter fire after roof work hits power line

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