Sparks from power lines touching tree branch on melody drive, Erie CO
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, at Melody Drive, power lines touched a tree branch causing sparks. There is no immediate danger, but Xcel Energy will trim the branch and monitor. Fire units advised the homeowner and concluded no hazard currently.
Audio|Heard on: Broomfield CO Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:23
Transcript:
00:00
Atcom, truck 62.
00:02
Truck 62, go ahead, sir.
00:06
We're near Melody Street.
00:10
We do have power lines in contact with a tree that's emitting sparks.
00:16
Truck 62 will investigate and establish Melody Command.
00:20
I copy at 1943.
00:23
Back on the state command.
00:25
Command, go ahead.
00:29
We advise homeowner that Xcel will respond here eventually to check if the tree begins to catch fire.
00:38
Terminating command, engine 6-3 is available.
00:41
I copy. Engine 6-3 is available at 1944.
00:45
Here on command.
00:48
Here on command.
00:52
We have a similar situation,
00:54
like what's going to be down the wires into a tree branch.
01:00
The branch will be trimmed back.
01:03
from Xcel Energy,
01:04
there is a delay.
01:06
You can have Xcel respond when they get a chance.
01:09
It's really no hazard at this time, but it is sparking some branches with the wind.
01:22
I copy, sir.
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Location mentioned:
Melody Dr, Erie, CO 80516
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