Tree with power lines blocks road in Boston Township, Ionia County MI
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a large tree reportedly fell across the roadway on Hawley Highway north of M-21 in Boston Township, bringing down power lines and blocking traffic. Arcing or sparking was observed but later ceased. Utility and road crews were requested to clear the area.
Audio|Heard on: Ionia County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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01:17
Transcript:
00:00
Respond to a tree down with wires.
00:04
End of the roadway, Hawley Highway just north of M-21.
00:08
It was arcing or sparking.
00:10
Or that it was arcing and sparking but is no longer.
00:13
Central's clear (number withheld).
00:19
Central's running clear.
00:22
Go ahead.
00:25
Current codes.
00:27
Sixteen twenty-eight. This is director four.
00:31
Serenade to truck four.
00:34
You know, three one.
00:38
Truck four and three at sixteen thirty-three.
00:46
Central, this is director four.
00:49
Go ahead, truck four.
00:54
This is going to be pull the pole, big tree completely blocking the road.
00:58
Can you contact road commission and have them come out walk as center lining? And also at 21.
01:07
I am clear.
01:11
Do you need utilities as well?
01:15
Yeah, (name withheld).
01:17
Okay.
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Location mentioned:
M-21 & Hawley Hwy, Boston Township, MI 48881
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