Power line down on tree causing smoke and sparks


A power line has fallen onto a tree in a backyard, causing smoke and sparks. Emergency teams and electric company have been notified but help is delayed due to high demand.
Audio|Source: Lincoln Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
00:00Engine 8.00:01Zone 71, wire down at 3045, Calvert Street.00:07Respond on TAC 5[1].00:09Engine 8, respond to.00:12Zone 71, Wiresown at 3045, Calvert Street.00:17Respond on TAC 5[1].00:19Division 8 headed back out to 3045 Calvert's resident.00:29calling back in on the wires that are leaning up on her tree in the backyard.00:36It's starting to smoke and spark again.00:39I did call LES.00:42They are going to try to get somebody diverted that way, but so they're kind of busy right now.00:46So, uh, headed out, you'll be Tech 5, Tech 5.00:54Here it was.
00:00
Engine 8.
00:01
Zone 71, wire down at 3045, Calvert Street.
00:07
Respond on TAC 5[1].
00:09
Engine 8, respond to.
00:12
Zone 71, Wiresown at 3045, Calvert Street.
00:17
Respond on TAC 5[1].
00:19
Division 8 headed back out to 3045 Calvert's resident.
00:29
calling back in on the wires that are leaning up on her tree in the backyard.
00:36
It's starting to smoke and spark again.
00:39
I did call LES.
00:42
They are going to try to get somebody diverted that way, but so they're kind of busy right now.
00:46
So, uh, headed out, you'll be Tech 5, Tech 5.
00:54
Here it was.
Police codes explained
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[1]
TAC 5: Fire/Rescue Tactical Channel
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Location mentioned:
Near Calvert St, Lincoln, NE 68502
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