Garbage truck strikes line near 76th Avenue in Lafayette, Chippewa Falls WI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a garbage truck struck a line near 76th Avenue in Lafayette Township. It is unclear if the line is a power or utility line. There was no visible sparking, and the caller was instructed to stay in the truck until the fire department arrives.
Audio|Heard on: Taylor County Area Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
00:48
Transcript:
00:00
Fire district, fire.
00:01
You're being requested on Lafayette Township, Chippewa County.
00:03
It'll be near the address near 76th Avenue.
00:07
Near 76th Avenue.
00:09
Caller's advising he is in a garbage truck and hit a line.
00:11
He is unsure if it's power or utility lines.
00:13
There is no sparking or arcing, but the line is hanging on his mirror.
00:29
Fire district fire, you're being requested.
00:31
Township of Lafayette, near 76th Avenue.
00:39
Caller is advising he's in a garbage truck.
00:41
He did hit a line.
00:42
Unsure if it's power or utility.
00:44
The line is hanging on his mirror.
00:45
Caller was advised to just stay in the truck and wait for fire to arrive.
Disclaimer:
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:
76th Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
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