Brush fire from downed power lines near Old Grey Ridge Rd, Friendsville TN
Fire & ArsonA brush fire started by downed live power lines near North Old Grey Ridge Road is spreading due to wind. The fire is close to a house across the street, which is currently unoccupied. Emergency responders are aware of the situation and the active sparking lines.
Audio|Source: Blount County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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ComCenter Blanc County Fire, got a brush fire.
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Area of near North Old Grey Ridge Road,
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near North Old Grey Ridge.
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There are lines down on the side of the road,
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and the lines have caught the grass on fire.
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Fire is getting larger because of the wind.
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Power is still going to the line.
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My sense it's still sparking actively.
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There's a house right across the street from the fire. There's no one around it at this time.
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Tankers 10 and thrush 6.
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The Marlin Road.
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There's lines down side of the roadways on fire.
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The fire's being large because of the wind.
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The carline's still sparking.
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There is a house right across the street from it, but there's no one around it this time.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Old Grey Ridge Rd, Friendsville, TN 37737
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