Open fire hydrants found during water main work, South Bend IN
Other CrimesTwo fire hydrants on Prairie Avenue were found open during water main construction. The water company confirmed the construction crew had opened the hydrants and would close them shortly. No emergency action was necessary as the situation was under control.
Audio|Source: South Bend Metro Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
I was not advised, but we can try and contact them.
00:04
We found two hydrants so far open.
00:10
Okay, stay-bye.
00:15
Argon once in the open channel at 1447.
00:18
The south wind engine one fire dispatch.
00:28
Go ahead and dispatch.
00:30
Just for your information, PD was on scene advised that there's a large backyard bonfire.
00:35
The mail is in a wheelchair unable to put it out.
00:41
We're clear on that.
00:48
Do they have an exact address?
00:53
Stand by, let me check with them.
01:02
South Bend Engine 5 fire dispatch.
01:05
Go for Engine 5.
01:07
According to South Bend Waterworks, they just have a main break.
01:10
They have instruction crew up there working on it.
01:15
So are they draining the hydrants?
01:18
Negative, they're working on them.
01:24
Can you call back to advise that we have two hydrants open on prairie?
01:29
Ask if they've opened them or if we should go ahead and shut them.
01:33
Clear.
01:41
Michiwaka Engine 3, Medic 1, (number withheld) Heritage Square Drive.
01:47
Unconscious, Priority 2, Delta, (number withheld) Heritage Square Drive.
01:53
Martin Supermarket, 14,
01:56
49 hours.
02:05
Go for engine 5.
02:07
According to South Bend Waterworks, the construction company that has them open should be closing them, you can disregard.
02:14
Thank you very much.
02:15
Engine 5 is going to be back in service.
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Location mentioned:
Prairie Ave, South Bend, IN
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