Downed communication line cleared near Duncan Ave, Swansea IL
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Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Swansea responded to a downed communication line near Duncan Avenue. The line was determined to be a communication cable, not a power line, and was moved safely off the roadway. Crews confirmed that no hazard remained at the scene before clearing.
Audio|Heard on: St. Clair IL Fire-Tac Group Calls
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00:56
Transcript:
00:00
Fire dispatch from 5408.
00:02
5408, go ahead.
00:03
Dispatch, I have a pole number for you.
00:05
Go ahead.
00:09
(number withheld).
00:11
It's a communication line laying over wires.
00:16
So it's communication wires or communication and power wires?
00:21
Communication only.
00:23
10-4.
00:24
Dispatch, no hazard at this time.
00:26
10-4. Dispatch from 548.
00:29
5408.
00:31
Dispatch, we were able to move that cable line a little bit and raise it so there's no hazards on the roadway.
00:39
The power line is drooping in front of (number withheld).
00:44
Duncan Avenue.
00:46
Ten four, and that one's a power line?
00:48
Communication line.
00:49
Ten four.
00:51
Dispatch, all Swansea fire units, leaving the scene.
00:54
Ten four, Swansea fire units.
00:55
Seven blue is running (number withheld).
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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:
Duncan St, Swansea, IL 62226
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