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Power line sparks shed and tree fire near Dunbar RdMonroe MI

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audio iconFire & Arson
E Dunbar Rd, Monroe, MI 48161

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical hazard and fire near East Dunbar Road and Pleasants Road in Monroe Township. Downed power lines reportedly caused sparks and set trees and a shed on fire. The fire was approximately 20 feet from a nearby home. Emergency responders were on the scene to manage the fire and coordinate with utility services.

Audio|Heard on: Monroe MI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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00:53
Transcript:
00:00
Central to the Monroe Township Fire.
00:02
Caller's back on the line stating the wires are down with sparks flying.
00:07
There are trees on fire.
00:10
Copy.
00:11
Dispatch from Monroe Township Fire, can you wait on us for that?
00:15
Affirm.
00:16
Dispatch on the air, Monroe Township Fire responding near East Dunbar Road and Pleasants Road.
00:24
There's a line down in the shed, started wood on fire.
00:29
There are trees on fire, time out 051.
00:32
Central to Monroe Township Fire just verifying, are you back en route?
00:37
Monroe Township Engine 5 responding with 3 plus 1.
00:39
If you advise the state, the fire is about 20 feet from the home.
00:45
Central from an air time spent in five.
00:49
All right, we're still when you notify consumers to get them rolling that way, please.

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E Dunbar Rd, Monroe, MI 48161

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