Downed power line sparks grass fire near King Avenue, Rosedale MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a downed high-voltage power line near King Avenue in Rosedale, Maryland. The fallen line caused arcing and ignited a small grass fire. Police were requested to close the nearby roadway for safety.
Audio|Heard on: Baltimore MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, near King Avenue.
00:03
I got a high tension line that's fallen down.
00:07
It is in the grass.
00:08
It's arcing and starting a grass fire.
00:10
If you could contact BGE.
00:13
And I'm direct, (number withheld).
00:19
Engine 12, are you going to be remaining?
00:23
Yeah, I'm going to hang out here for a while because I'm pretty sure it's still live.
00:27
You might need police to shut down the road too because it's real close to the roadway and I'm pretty sure it's still hot.
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Location mentioned:
King Ave, Rosedale, MD 21237
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