Power pole snaps, causes outage near Sutton Ln, Estes Park CO
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible utility or fire hazard near Sutton Lane in Estes Park after a power pole reportedly snapped in half. Downed power lines blocked a driveway leading to nearby houses, and the area experienced a power outage. Utility workers were on scene addressing the issue.
Audio|Heard on: Estes Valley Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:28
Transcript:
00:00
Yes, 1714, you show me in the area Marys Lake Road and Griffith Court right now just an area checking the ceiling for any wires or trees down
00:09
Copy, and I apologize I didn't have a lot of time to explain. They did shut down power in that area; we just had several minutes of reports.
00:18
Arcing and sparking reported; I actually saw the arcing and sparking from my house while heading up towards Sutton Lane. I believe that's the area where it's at.
00:33
Control, the unit 71 is in the area with 7014.
00:47
174.
00:48
700,714, back one.
00:52
2014, back one.
01:01
Yes, I'm behind the area near Lane; there is a power pole that is snapped in half.
01:08
There are power lines across one of the driveways leading up to at least two other houses, appearing impassable at this time.
01:16
Power is out in the area.
01:18
Copy all those ice.
01:23
We have a light and power crew member on scene already.
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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:
Sutton Ln, Estes Park, CO 80517
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
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