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Small roadside fire causes downed wires near Mercersburg Rd, Greencastle PA

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Mercersburg Rd, Greencastle, PA 17225

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a small roadside and brush fire near Mercersburg Road, possibly caused by downed wires. Power was still active in nearby residences, and utility crews were requested to handle the affected lines near an auto repair business.

Audio|Heard on: Franklin PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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00:56
Transcript:
00:00
In front of near Mercersburg Road,
00:04
A small fire in the roadway, small brush fire in the front yard.
00:09
All right, I'm there.
00:10
Do you have all three utilities up there also?
00:15
That's correct. I still have power to all the residences here.
00:18
I don't see any poles or trees down up here.
00:20
I'm not sure.
00:21
It got snagged farther down between me and you or not.
00:24
I don't see any intent from there.
00:26
All right, I've got wires at this location.
00:30
Franklin, it's going to be at the Braze Auto Repair.
00:33
I've got wires down here.
00:35
Stand by for the pole number.
00:39
Franklin, rush nine.
00:42
Rush nine.
00:44
All right, the pole got in front of near Mercersburg Road where I got the fire in the line.
00:49
Down in the yard is going to be (number withheld).

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Location mentioned:
Mercersburg Rd, Greencastle, PA 17225

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