Power poles down following possible lightning strike, Sebastopol CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to downed power poles near Lupine Lane and Hessel Road in Sebastopol. The poles may have been struck by lightning, causing a lane blockage. It was unknown whether the strike affected any nearby residents.
Audio|Heard on: Sonoma County Law Enforcement
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01:5
Transcript:
00:00
Fifteen seven one, go to gate near Lupine at Hessel.
00:12
How's that? Address near Lupine Lane.
00:17
Seven one, I have an address near Lupine Lane across from Hessel Road.
00:24
Possible two phone poles or power poles down.
00:29
The RP's at the residence there, they don't know if there is any sparking or arcing.
00:35
And unknown if lightning hit one of the residents in the area.
00:44
Five.
00:46
Affirmative, caller was transferred directly to them.
00:52
That's for their station there.
00:59
Ten four, and she's advised that it's blocking the lane there with Caltrans.
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Location mentioned:
Lupine Ln, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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