Lightning strike causes power outage in California, Sonoma County CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a lightning strike near Peachland Avenue, California, caused a power outage. PG&E was requested to investigate and ensure power safety. Emergency crews confirmed no roadway obstruction and secured the area.
Audio|Heard on: Sonoma County Fire - Southeast
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01:11
Transcript:
00:00
Control 4.
00:02
Berkeley clear, if you could start PG&E to the physical address just to check things out.
00:10
We have power secured to the prim.
00:13
Just due to the sheer size of the lightning strike.
00:17
Double check things.
00:19
Power is out at the house.
00:23
(number withheld), I copy.
00:24
Roadway clear.
00:25
You're requesting PG&E to investigate due to the lightning strike.
00:29
The power is out in the area and you're wanting them near Peachland Avenue, is that correct?
00:36
Affirmative.
00:37
You can show (number withheld), (number withheld) available.
00:41
Copy. Please don't clear yourselves.
00:42
I'll clear you momentarily after I get my notes in.
00:44
Break engine 5 on control 3, go ahead.
00:53
Copy that. And Engine Five, if you are watching, sir, I've already got a tag on you so the calls remain open for me.
01:06
Avenue, same traffic.
01:07
I've got a PG&E tag on it.
01:08
You can clear at your discretion.
01:09
I'll get the notes in here momentarily.
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Location mentioned:
Peachland Ave, California 95472
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