Metallic Balloons on Power Lines Cause Outage Near Crescent Way, Salinas CA
Fire & ArsonMetallic balloons got stuck on power lines near Crescent Way, causing a power outage. Authorities reported a loud noise but no electrical arcing was observed. PG&E was requested to respond to the hazardous condition to restore power and ensure safety.
Audio|Source: Salinas Fire Dispatch - Command 33
02:7
Transcript:
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Chuck 1, respond to a possible hazardous condition.
00:04
542, Crescent Way, Crossville, Roche, and Adams. Map page 123, number 21, 1358.
00:15
Part of Compton's response.
00:21
Truck 1 copies, responding.
00:24
RP advising they heard a loud noise.
00:28
Notice metal balloons stuck on the power lines.
00:31
They've also lost power.
00:33
No arcing.
00:35
We have another RP arising that might be closer at near Crescent Way.
00:41
Truck 1, please. Can we get PG&E started?
00:44
Okay.
00:45
Truck 1 acknowledged life hazard?
00:47
Truck 1 acknowledges life hazard.
00:50
Okay.
00:52
Firecom, Maticon Gen 2.
00:53
Manigan, Gen 2.
00:58
She is relocated and available at Fire Station 3.
01:04
Thank you, Father Lee.
01:10
One, Fireman. Truck one.
01:20
If there's information, we have another caller for the balloon off of Navajo.
01:25
It sounds like it's going to be closer to Crescent and North First Street.
01:31
Truple Coffee.
01:49
Back on truck one.
01:51
Kevin.
01:57
We do have some balloons and the power lines.
01:59
It's going to be behind near Crescent Way.
02:03
We're going to wait for a PG&E to arrive.
02:06
Pass it behind near Crescent Way.
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Near Crescent Way, Salinas, CA 93906
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