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Fire fueled by live electrical wire at merriam streetNorth Bethesda MD

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Merriam St, North Bethesda, MD 20814

Fire crews responded to a fire near Merriam Street caused by a live electrical wire. Power was shut off to stop electrical arcing and ensure safety.

Audio|Source: Montgomery County MD Fire Rescue 7A1 Ops 1
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Transcript:
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Amy on 726, perceiving injured person BLS[1] for team response, near Merriam Street, 1255.
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Paramedic engine 730, Montgomery.
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Paramarragans 730.
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I can't give you a poll number, but at this intersection,
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I need PEPCO to come.
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This fire is being fed by a live wire that's arcing.
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Cruise are safe, but we need PEPCO to shut down the electricity at this pole, that is the intersection of the dispatch address.
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Okay, Paramaganda 730, do you still need to brush 733 as well? Are they on the same, Lou?
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That's correct, they're on the scene and having them looking to a different access point.
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But yes, first 730, 733, and myself can work as good.
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Okay, Paramaghanage 730, we'll get them started.
Police codes explained
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[1]
BLS: Basic Life Support medical response for non-life-threatening or routine emergencies, without advanced life support.

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Merriam St, North Bethesda, MD 20814

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