Tree and power lines cause road closure on Sheldon St, Oakland CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and utility crews responded to a fallen tree and downed power lines causing a power outage and full road closure on Sheldon Street in Oakland. PG&E coordinated with fire personnel and city crews, while police provided traffic control during cleanup operations.
Audio|Heard on: Alameda CA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:6
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 24, open fire?
00:02
Go for it. Twice.
00:03
Stand by. We'll need to call them back.
00:07
Okay, so for fire.
00:09
For fire.
00:12
Go for engine 24.
00:14
PG&E's not sure where the rep is, so they'll have them make contact with you.
00:21
Affirmative, that's all I am hoping.
00:22
I need to have face to face.
00:24
Someone from PG&E so we can get an idea of what we want to do here.
00:31
Fire copies.
00:33
Local fire, engine 24.
00:37
Engine 24, go ahead.
00:40
If I get an ETA, PG&E is asking.
00:43
PG&E has asked for an ETA from our city crew to start working on the tree.
00:47
Like I said, there are multiple power lines down right now up here.
00:51
However, there's a power outage.
00:53
OPD was just on scene.
00:54
I'm going to need another police officer for traffic from the top side.
01:01
The section will be completely cut off on Sheldon.
01:03
I'll send you the address they need to report to.
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Location mentioned:
Sheldon St, Oakland, CA 94605
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