Tree fire caused by arcing wires near Timber Ridge Dr, Livingston County IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the area near 7th St and Timber Ridge Dr in Indian Grove Township for arcing electrical wires that ignited a tree. Responders noted broken utility poles and power lines in the trees, which were burning. Additional units from Amherst were notified to assist at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Pontiac Fire
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Fire department requested near 7th St and Timber Ridge Dr for arcing wires on a tree that were setting the tree on fire.
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Fire crews requested near 7th St and Timber Ridge Dr for arcing wires on a tree igniting the tree on fire.
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10-14[1].
00:23
Fire resources responding.
00:31
From.
00:35
Unit 240, have you notified Amherst already?
00:42
Yes, informant just got off the phone with them.
00:45
Looks like Amherst should be there.
00:53
Dispatch, no ETA, but.
00:55
Unit 240, you have a couple of poles broken.
01:00
Power lines are in the trees and on fire.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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10-14: Escort/Convoy
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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:
S 7th St & Timber Ridge Dr, Indian Grove Township, IL 61739
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