Tree fire and power outage on Old Ridge Road

Heard on: Somerset PA Fire-Tac Group Calls

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Caller reported that the power was on and a tree caught fire, now the power's off.

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(number withheld) Old Ridge Road, Conemaugh Township.

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Received, going to verify.

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Yeah,

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as soon as I get a minute here, I'm going to call them, Chief.

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Received.

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Deputy from assistance.

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I'm gonna go direct.

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I have Taylor with me.

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We'll be from there.

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Battalion, Tac 631 is responding on one.

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Received, Tac 631.

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Somerset, 2631 .

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Was

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it to be in front of that address? I am going there.

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I don't have nothing showing here.

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Two 06:31 , Somerset.

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Caller reported that power came on.

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Tree blew on fire.

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Power went out.

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It's smoldering now.

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Went at the end of call.

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Also got a hold. Penelec, they're going to keep power off until you guys investigate.

9/5/2026 02:45 PM

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Old Ridge Rd, Hollsopple, PA 15935

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a tree catching fire near Old Ridge Road in Conemaugh Township. The caller said the power was on when the tree ignited, then the power went out and the tree was later reported to be smoldering. Fire units and utility personnel are responding to investigate and keep the power off until the scene is checked.

Tree fire and power outage on Old Ridge Road

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