Utility pole fire causes power line hazard and outages, Reading OH


Firemen responded to a utility pole fire near Thurnridge Dr. The pole burned through, leaving a high-voltage power line hanging low. Explosions from transformers were heard nearby. The fire caused power outages to nearby homes.
Audio|Source: Hamilton County Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
03:32
Transcript:
00:00
Yes, ma'am, can you get an ETA on Duke's response here?
00:04
The telephone pole is getting ready to burn completely through.
00:08
Okay,
00:13
ready to agree with that clear, stand by.
00:19
I got 551.
00:22
Recy one on clear.
00:28
5 James 17th.
00:34
Morning to Mercy Anderson, 1426.
00:42
Sam's all okay.
00:49
All night call, Lovie 26.
00:51
Copy. Copy.
00:57
5.J.75, I am 26.
01:01
5.J.75, copy two sec.
01:10
Venture 640.6.5.
01:12
You guys can stage at the Compti or Indian Hill Trail.
01:17
All the five.
01:19
Quick on.
01:25
Go ahead for District E3.
01:34
Go ahead for District E3.
01:36
I do just call back saying that their tech D.A.A.
01:41
is 20 to 30 minutes.
01:44
Okay, you're clear.
01:47
Okay.
01:51
Okay.
01:57
Hmm,
01:58
I did, yes, it was about Duke VTA.
02:04
Okay, I was just reached on notify 20, 30 minutes, correct?
02:11
Affirmative.
02:13
Okay, you're clear.
02:20
Engine 64 is not seen, nothing showing,
02:23
investigating?
02:25
Engine 64, I'm clear showing you on scene.
02:28
Nothing showing will be investigating 1429.
02:36
Residents, nothing showing, got workers on the scene,
02:40
the thumpster pole,
02:41
a flat, looks like a renovation going on here.
02:45
Oh, guys.
02:53
(name withheld) 3-05 Dispatch.
03:01
Just an update with our situation.
03:03
We've got the pole burnt through, and we now have a high-voltage power line hanging low.
03:10
Just an update.
03:12
That's fair.
03:13
I actually am still on hold.
03:15
We do trying to get some no push because I saw them expedited initially, so hopefully they can come back with a response.
03:22
Okay, you're clear.
03:23
I heard an additional transformer blow on the street and we do have power outages to residences as well.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near Thurnridge Dr, Reading, OH 45215
Correct
Incorrect