Tree briefly blocks traffic near Schaefer and Waldo, Midland County MI
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a tree that had fallen and blocked westbound lanes near Schaefer and Waldo Roads in Mills Township. The obstruction was caused by a wire, but the hazard was mitigated and traffic was cleared. No ongoing danger remained at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Midland MI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Schaefer and Waldo, Schaefer and Waldo, for a tree blocking the westbound lanes.
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Central 5.
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Message received.
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803, acknowledging page.
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Message received.
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Larkin Fire, show you're responding.
00:17
Swede and Johns, sweet and John's.
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On the east side of the road.
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Fire truck.
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In the trees caused by a wire.
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I'll say five and help.
00:29
Copy.
00:30
Alright, so one's controlling.
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Show us on scene.
00:33
That is true.
00:35
No, they cut the intercom.
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521 Central.
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Go ahead.
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Whatever was sparking has fallen and gone away.
00:46
There is no hazard at this time.
00:48
However, there's just a ranch on the line.
00:49
We'll need to take care of them at some point.
00:51
It is a low priority.
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That's what you see.
00:55
521 clear scene.
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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:
E Shaffer Rd & N Waldo Rd, Mills Township, MI 48642
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