Tree and live wires block road near Little Antietam Rd, Hagerstown MD
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a road closure near Little Antietam Rd in Washington County due to a fallen tree with live power lines blocking the roadway. One utility pole was reported sheared in half, causing power lines to fall. There was no fire or sparking observed, and Potomac Edison was notified. The road was shut down until the power lines could be safely removed.
Audio|Heard on: Washington MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:55
Transcript:
00:00
In the area of Little Antietam Rd.
00:03
Caller advises a tree is down with wires in the roadway.
00:07
(number withheld).
00:10
Rescue Engine 91 arrived.
00:13
Do have wires down with a tree.
00:16
I'll advise.
00:18
Okay, Rescue Engine 91, we're 39 okay.
00:20
Wash it further.
00:22
Roadway's going to be shut down if you can work for fire, please.
00:26
Okay.
00:30
Once guy was direct, have him shut it down at Route 62 and Route 60 and at Route 62 and Old Forge.
00:43
All right.
00:47
Washington brush nines, one thing.
00:50
Okay, brush nine.
00:55
Nine One Washington.
00:57
Rescue Engine Nine One.
01:03
Go ahead and notify Potomac Edison.
01:07
Unable to get the pole number of one that's down.
01:14
Back up.
01:18
Three (number withheld).
01:21
Go ahead and use the address near Little Antietam Rd.
01:28
Okay, just confirm me H Hotel (number withheld).
01:35
Yeah, that's the closest pole number.
01:38
It's got a Potomac Edison number on it.
01:40
The other pole is completely sheared in half and there are live lines down.
01:47
Nothing sparking, no fire at this time.
01:50
We're going to need county roads also at some point once the power lines get taken care of.
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:
Little Antietam Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
