Tree branch on power line sparks and smokes


A caller reports a tree branch is on a power line and is sparking and smoking. Fire responders are on scene but waiting for heavy rain to ease. The utility company is on standby.
Audio|Source: Sauk and North and Surrounding County Fire Departments
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Transcript:
To Point City Fire[1] Department, you are needed on 30th Road and Archer Court between Archer Court and Archer Avenue for a tree branch that is on a power line that is sparking and smoking. Cannabis is clear at 1122. I'm on scene, but I'm going to hold tight till a pouring rain stop. Time forward on fire. Energy, sir. Energy's fire. Energy's on standby.
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Fire: Fire incident
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Portage, WI 53901
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