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Palm tree contacts live wire causing electrical arcing, Punta Gorda FL

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Punta Gorda, FL

Emergency crews responded to a palm tree touching a live electrical wire near Karamapola and Gold Tree. The contact caused electrical arcing with ash and debris observed. There was no fire spread or structure damage reported.

Audio|Source: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
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Transcript:
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What about a V-C-1, Engine 2, Respond near Karamapola, Cross Street Gold Tree, grid 1833, arching electrical equipment.
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Please $100,000.
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Is this on a power pole or inside house?
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There's a palm tree touching a live wire.
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It looks like there's some ash and debris.
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Oh, yeah, church.
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This is 529.
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One of our engine two.
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Or respond,
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response. Responding 531.

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