Tree falls on power line near Westgate Dr, Swansea IL
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Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and utility crews responded to a tree that fell onto a power line near Westgate Drive in Swansea. The fallen line caused a local power outage, but no fire hazard or visible sparks were observed. Ameren was notified to handle the affected line, and there were no immediate safety concerns reported.
Audio|Heard on: St. Clair IL Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:15
Transcript:
00:00
Respond with the fire department in the area near Westgate Drive.
00:06
Caller advised behind their address on the easement there is a tree down and on a power line.
00:11
They are without power currently.
00:14
Ten four, en route.
00:16
Ten four.
00:17
Dispatch 525.
00:19
Go ahead.
00:21
I'm 23 on Westgate.
00:25
Tower.
00:26
Dispatch from 25.
00:29
All right, 25, go ahead.
00:31
Sure they're busy, but notify Ameren between Westgate and whatever house is off of 17th Street to the west.
00:43
Tree line did snap the wire.
00:45
Completely.
00:46
They've been notified.
00:48
Yes.
00:50
Just for forty-three, there does not appear to be any kind of sparks flying.
00:54
Any kind of fire hazard or anything.
00:57
Touch copies, no lights are working.
01:01
Fifty-four from twenty-five.
01:03
Go ahead.
01:05
You can probably disregard if you want.
01:07
I am just going to relay it to the fire department in St. Clair.
01:11
Ten four, I am 1060.
01:13
Fire is arriving.
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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:
Westgate Dr, Swansea, IL 62226
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