Downed power line near Derita and Statesville, Charlotte NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible downed power line near Derita and Statesville in Charlotte. A large power line was reported low to the ground but not in contact with other structures. Fire and utility personnel were notified, and traffic control was requested for safety precautions.
Audio|Heard on: Mecklenburg NC Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Hey, can you send fire out near R 20? This is a pretty large power line that's down.
00:05
It doesn't appear to be touching anything, but it is low.
00:11
Copy that.
00:13
Ninety-two, (number withheld).
00:14
Yeah, me the (number withheld), please.
00:16
Ever?
00:19
Ninety-two (number withheld).
00:21
Go ahead.
00:24
Can you need a traffic control at Killeen and Statesville? And have we already notified the power company?
00:30
Yes, so far they have copied.
00:33
Ten four, thank you.
00:36
Fourteen twelve to that unit on Boulevard Twenty Three.
00:40
Ninety-two (number withheld) headquarters.
00:43
Go ahead.
00:45
I'm assuming it's (company name withheld) if you just want to let them know this pole number is (number withheld) and it's completely snapped off.
00:52
Ten four.
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Location mentioned:
Derita / Statesville, Charlotte, NC
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