Tree falls on wires causing fire on Country Side Ln, Northampton County PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a tree that had fallen on power lines near Country Side Lane and Hapabugger Road in Lower Saucon Township. The tree caused a small fire and smoke before the flames were extinguished. Wires were left down, and the power company was notified to address the issue.
Audio|Heard on: Northampton PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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1650, they're responding to near Hahn's Buggy Road and Countryside Lane.
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All are reporting a tree on wires.
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There were active flames.
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They are now out.
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Still smoking.
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And the wires are knocked down.
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It was no longer in the area.
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What’s your alerting health?
00:15
Yeah, I remember.
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Yeah, 16. You know, we're on the scene.
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Investigating 16.
00:21
Okay.
00:23
That's four.
00:26
Can you prepare a copy of pole number?
00:34
(number withheld).
00:40
Just notify PPL they got a tree on high tension wires.
00:44
It's negative arc and it's sparking at this time.
00:47
You can go ahead and recall the assignment of the company's available.
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Location mentioned:
Country Side Ln, Lower Saucon Township, PA 18055
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