Downed poles cause fire and road closure in Cotati, Cotati CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a fire and power line incident occurred near McGinnis Circle and Old Redwood Highway in Cotati. Two utility poles were reported down, with a tree in contact with communication lines. PG&E was notified, and a full road closure was implemented in both directions while crews responded to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Sonoma County Law Enforcement
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05:15
Transcript:
00:00
Fire has been started and personnel are calling PG&E.
00:14
(name withheld) advised he reported to his father a couple times when he was driving on the freeway.
00:21
Father is reportedly HPD and unable to control himself.
00:31
Both poles are down between Old Red and McGinnis.
00:44
The two telephone poles are down and there are two wires.
00:50
It doesn't seem like any transformers are working.
03:29
The tree is no longer in contact with the power line.
03:32
It's stuck on some communication lines.
03:34
Fire is notifying PG&E.
05:03
There is a full road closure in both directions between Old Redwood and McGinnis.
05:11
Public works is responding to the scene.
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:
McGinnis Cir & Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931
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