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Power line fire damages pole and parked car

Heard on: New York City NY Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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2/20/2026 09:58 AM

Fire & Arson

New York, NY

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Fire & Arson reported near New York, NY on Feb 20, 2026, 9:58 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a scene in New York where a downed power line ignited a utility pole and a car underneath. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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