Utility pole damaged and power line torn from house, Niskayuna NY
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, fire units reported a damaged utility pole and electrical line torn from the side of a residence near Cranebrook Court in Niskayuna. A fallen tree caused the damage. Residents were using a generator while waiting for power company response.
Audio|Heard on: Schenectady NY Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:36
Transcript:
00:00
All right control, 4121 is arriving.
00:04
Receive 4121.
00:06
That's 1025.
00:08
4121 to fire control.
00:11
Last unit, go ahead.
00:15
At the residence, the primary is still connected but has been ripped off the side of the house and the top of the pole has been damaged.
00:23
Keep in a moment, I'll get you a pole number.
00:26
Three seats confirming the address is near Cranebrook Court.
00:33
That is correct.
00:37
419 to 4121.
00:39
Do you still need me to come to that address or are you guys all good?
00:43
No, we're good, Chief.
00:46
We see. Fire control, 419's diverting to Troy Station.
00:54
Receive 1028.
00:57
4121 to fire control.
01:00
4121, go ahead.
01:01
All right.
01:03
I'm able to get you a number on the pole.
01:05
The number has been broken off the pole.
01:08
It is directly in the rear of the house near Cranebrook Court.
01:14
Receive in the rear of the residence.
01:16
Copy.
01:17
Copy.
01:19
Farther north there is a tree that is down that snapped off the pole.
01:26
But all primaries are still connected.
01:29
Residents have power via generator.
01:33
Received, notify National Grid.
01:36
Thank you.
Disclaimer:
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:
Cranbrook Ct, Niskayuna, NY 12309
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