Tree down on transformer causes power line damage, Seymour TN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a tree fell on a transformer near Hinkle Road, causing a loud humming noise and possible damage to power lines. There are reports of fused cables and molten metal falling from them.
Audio|Heard on: Blount TN Utilities Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
I didn't...
00:01
Dispatcher said that a while back there was a report from Hinkle by a transformer that was glowing,
00:08
but that's all we know about.
00:13
10-4.
00:15
If you want to try one shot on Wildwood 264 and see what happens, I'll sit here and see if I can see anything.
00:28
Copy that. Give me just a second.
00:30
I'm going to go through these messages and make sure I don't see anything that jumps out at me on these.
00:36
10-4, that sounds good.
00:38
Hey,
00:40
According to this, near Hinkle Estates Drive, this is a loud humming sound on Hinkle Road.
00:46
Neighbor said tree fell across transformer,
00:49
if you want to look at that one.
00:52
Okay,
00:54
near Hinkle Estates Drive, but they're saying that the tree is on the transformer off Hinkle Road.
01:03
Yeah,
01:05
that's what the message, that's what the text message says in here.
01:09
There's another one that says near Hinkle Road.
01:13
Cables fused together in front of my house, molten metal falling from cables.
01:22
Let me go check that one, near Hinkle Road, okay.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Hinkle Rd, Seymour, TN 37865
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