Power line sparking due to tree branch near Richard Ave, South Bend IN
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a structure fire near Richard Avenue caused by electrical problems. A tree branch was found on a power line causing arcing and sparking. Though some smoldering debris was present, there was no active fire hazard. Power remained on for nearby homes throughout the incident.
Audio|Source: South Bend Metro Fire
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Transcript:
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Clay Engine 23, New Carlisle Tanker, 91, South Bend, Medic 11, Medic, 16,
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60, County Battalion, 18,
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18,
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1, Squad, 18,
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Tanker, 18, County Engine, 41, near Richard Avenue, Structure Fire, Electrical Problem,
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near Richard Avenue, Restructure Fire, Electrical Problem, near Richard Avenue,
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On fire ground, 1,
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241 hours.
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Clay engine, 227, Helmin Avenue.
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Electrical hazard, priority for Bravo, 51,27, Helmin Avenue, 243 hours.
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That's southbound engine three.
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And south engine three.
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We're on scene here at Peace Tree Lane.
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I do have a tree on the pole that's arcing and sparking.
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It does look like there is a line down further into the woods.
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You're still powered to the homes.
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I've got a poll of I and M.
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The number is (number withheld).
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I'm clear. Pull number (number withheld).
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Good copy.
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21.
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The Italian-18 fired a-dismatch.
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New Carlisle Medic.
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Squad 91. near Edison Road.
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Heart problems.
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Priority 3, Charlie.
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near Edison Road.
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2.45 hours.
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I'm not sure yet.
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You can start them that way.
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All the device.
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I'll let them know.
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Engine 22 is for your dispatch.
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Dismatch for the magazine front.
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Go ahead.
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You let us for that call on Richard Cleaver.
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Line that's attached from her home pulled away and now she is smelling smoke inside of her home.
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Do you want me to upgrade this district fire?
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Clear.
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I'm clear.
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This by the telling 42.
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The towning 42.
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The town of 42.
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Same poll number I gave you a couple hours ago, (number withheld).
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What I'm guessing is the branch finally burned through.
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The branch is still smoldering a little bit up there, sparking a little bit of ashes falling down.
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The branch is actually fouled down and is laying on communication.
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lane are lines right now.
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There's no hazard right here, especially in this weather.
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I'll be back in service.
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I'm clear.
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I'm clear.
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Sorry,
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I just, I should be put this one thousand.
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Please call on the can of yourself.
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My apologies last night.
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Can you repeat your radio traffic is muffled?
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Squad 91's en route to Edison Road for the medical call.
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I'm clear.
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I'm clear.
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Okay, it's awesome.
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Okay,
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dispatch. Can you show a medic 991 route as well? Cat it down.
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I'm ClearMedic 91, 21,
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you're responding, near Edison Road,
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the Amazon Data Center, construction,
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gate 7 C, Charlie, and a priority 3,
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or an employee complaining of rapid heart rate,
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use gate 7, red booth.
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What I think you can stop there, Dolores.
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All inbound units for Richard, you can disregard.
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Inspecies and engine 19.
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We're going to remain on the screen.
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I'll help the loaner has investigated this a little bit.
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You can release the TRO and over the fire ground.
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Location mentioned:
Richard Ave, South Bend, IN 46637
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