Tree down on communication line near Greenville Road, Galax VA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a tree fell onto a communication line near Greenville Road in Galax, Virginia. Emergency crews confirmed the line was a communication cable rather than a power line. The road remained open while utility companies were notified to handle the downed line.
Audio|Heard on: Galax Fire & Rescue
Listen to dispatch call
01:43
Transcript:
00:00
They have near Greenville Road for a tree on power line.
00:03
See, come clear.
00:04
Thirteen thirty-seven.
00:08
We have one.
00:09
(Name withheld) got coffee en route to the scene.
00:15
Dispatch, I have a report of a large locust on a tree laying on power lines.
00:21
Pushed them down.
00:23
I don't know if there's any smoke or light at this time.
00:25
We'll have APM out.
00:31
(Name withheld) 4, thank you.
00:38
Command 2 copy, show me your route.
00:46
3-1.
00:53
Command one, CCOM.
00:58
Command one, go ahead.
01:02
I'm on scene.
01:04
This is a communication line instead of power.
01:11
Roadway is still open.
01:13
You will need to notify Brightspeed or Comcast to come cut it off.
01:23
Ten four.
01:28
We're directly across from the address given.
01:32
Pretty obvious.
01:34
No hazards show command one clear.
01:42
Ten four, how do you clear (number withheld)?
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:
Greenville Rd, Galax, VA 24333
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