Tree falls on house causing downed live wire, Hamilton MT
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A tree fell on a house near Otter Pass Lane in Hamilton, causing a live wire to come down. The fire department responded and notified the power company to handle the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Ravalli County Sheriff, Hamilton Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
For Valley column, Hamilton Fire.
00:03
Hamilton Fire.
00:04
We're en route to Otter Pass.
00:08
Thomas,
00:12
We have responding to near Otter Pass Lane and Hamilton cross streets of Cove Drive.
00:16
We do have a tree that fell on the house.
00:19
There is a live wire down on the ground.
00:21
We're trying to get some more information from our reporting party.
00:24
We're unsure of which power company needed contact.
00:27
Bycom, clear.
00:29
Hamilton Fire copies report.
00:33
If we're able to get that information, we'll also dispatch Northwest Energy or Valley Electric.
00:40
Understood, thank you.
00:43
You're welcome.
00:49
It's a fire.
00:51
Rebellicom?
00:52
Rebellicone.
00:54
Sounds like they're saying this wire might not be live.
00:57
Northwest Energy is their power company.
00:59
My partner is advising them.
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Location mentioned:
Otter Path Ln, Hamilton, MT 59840
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