Traffic Hazard from Water Leak and Tree Branch


Fire and EMS units responded to a water leak and a tree branch blocking the street at 521 East Bayview Boulevard. Crews found no way to stop the water leak but confirmed the branch and wires were causing a traffic issue. No signs of fire or crime were present.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
02:58
Transcript:
Your ones on scene. Uh, copy 413[2]. The ladder 13, 8, uh, ladder 9, alpha. We found the water showed up out here, but it don't look like there's anything to turn off in the hole. You're talking about the one that was already open? Yeah, right here by this entrance. Yeah, we tried that one. Alright, we'll keep looking for another one. Medica H-Wive General. Walmart 102 to Ladder 9 Alpha. Where's your location, sir? 8-416. We come to the front of building A. Letter 9, Barvo, do you happen to have the key, the master keys on you? All I have is Knox Box keys are in the truck. Center console. Light of 13, Charlie. We have them. We're currently trying to open doors around the building. Correct. Hazardous conditions, 521 East Bayview Boulevard. Engine 15, hazardous condition 521 East Bayview Boulevard, designated TAC, TAC 4[1]. I don't know. Fire Marshal and Team, what's your location? Engine 15, hazardous condition, 521 East Bayview Boulevard, designated TAC 4 at 0419. I'm at the floor of City Talk, N2, Security, getting the after-hours maintenance number. Copy that, they already called somebody that's supposedly on their way. I'm coming to you. I'm getting the ZTA right now and figure up a school. I've already called the E.M. Management as well, so I'm trying to find you in a second. You're going to stay around. Engine 15. You're a route for hazardous condition, 521 East Bayview Boulevard. We have a PD unit[3] on scene. They're advising us of a tree branch on top of wires. The branch and wires are forming a wall and it's impeding traffic flow on the street. They're still on scene at 421. The engine 15 and I stand corrected. The PD unit went over to Northside Park. They're not there any longer.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
TAC 4: Tactical Channel for Response Coordination
[2]
413: On Scene
[3]
PD unit: Police Department Unit
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Location mentioned:
Near E Bayview Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23503
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