Downed power line reported near S 37th St in Tacoma, Tacoma WA
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Fire & ArsonA downed power line was reported near South 37th Street in Tacoma. Utility crews were involved and advised responders not to approach until the area was confirmed safe. The specific pole was identified at the corner of 37th Street. Fire and emergency units coordinated to secure the scene and block the street to ensure public safety.
Audio|Heard on: Tacoma Fire
Listen to dispatch call
03:43
Transcript:
00:00
So I'll mention two.
00:01
Can't confirm that there is a power line parking in the street.
00:06
If you send a TPU this way, we don't have a pole number for you.
00:11
You can't get close enough to it yet.
00:17
Proceed to do.
00:18
Can you get a pole number just close to that one?
00:25
That's affirmative, give me a night all walk down the street.
00:33
Engine 12 and Medic 5, Channel A2, ALS, abdominal pain, Gulf Station, near Pacific Highway East.
00:43
Engine 12 and Medic 5, Channel A2, ALS, abdominal pain, Gulf Station, near Pacific Highway East, Time 1652.
00:59
Go ahead, engine two.
01:00
You're ready for a poll number?
01:03
Go ahead, engine two.
01:06
We're at pole 310.
01:08
That's at the corner of 37.
01:13
Is that a TP 310?
01:18
That's affirmative.
01:21
1653.
01:28
816. 86 located in the cul-de-sac.
01:37
You can back into the driveway and we'll need a soft seat.
01:54
We get a second unit to our location,
02:07
the approach from the 38th street side of park to lay out some cones and help block the street.
02:13
The street's second unit approach from 38.
02:19
In 13. 8.8 is on scene.
02:24
Receive.
02:26
8.8. Just stand by.
02:28
I'll give you further information.
02:32
Proceed. Standing back.
02:40
Engine 1, Channel A2, debris fire, Park Avenue Townhouses, near South Park Avenue.
02:48
Engine 1, Channel A2, debris fire, Park Avenue Townhouses, near South Park Avenue, time 1655.
03:02
Engine 1, Tacoma.
03:10
Engine 1, you're going to be responding with Engine 2.
03:12
They're requesting that you approach from 38th in part.
03:18
Everyone received 38th in part.
03:21
1656.
03:27
Indigent two, Tacoma.
03:30
Ender 2. Ender 2.
03:35
TPU said that circuit should be open for that area, but still do not approach.
03:41
They have a unit in-row.
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Location mentioned:
S 37th St, Tacoma, WA 98418
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