Power line sparking near West Elm St alley, Union City IN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Union City responded to a possible electrical hazard near West Elm Street when a power line was sparking in an alley. Utility personnel were notified, and the line appeared to be shorting against nearby tree limbs. No injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Randolph County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Union City Fire,
00:01
signal A near West Elm Street.
00:04
Near West Elm Street in the alley there's a power line that is arcing.
00:08
(name withheld) has contacted Indiana Michigan Power.
00:11
They are on their way out but it is sparking a lot more.
00:15
(number withheld).
00:20
And off of (number withheld).
00:23
Go ahead.
00:29
(number withheld) is in the area, we'll be investigating.
00:33
(number withheld).
00:39
Dispatch line's responding.
00:42
(number withheld) at (number withheld).
00:49
All right, Medic 22.
00:55
Go ahead, Medic 22.
00:58
Medic's on scene.
01:02
Medic 22 to (number withheld).
01:05
Randolph, (number withheld).
01:08
Go ahead.
01:14
The homeowner advised she contacted AEP.
01:18
Can you give them a call? Just make sure they're going to be en route.
01:22
I already did so.
01:23
They're going to give me an ETA as soon as they call back.
01:28
(number withheld) copy.
01:33
Dispatch (number withheld) is arriving.
01:38
(number withheld), (number withheld).
01:44
Dispatch from (number withheld).
01:47
Go ahead.
01:52
Line is running down East West Alley in the back of that property.
01:58
It's shorting out in the tree limbs, but wire still intact.
02:04
(number withheld) is going to be available returning.
Disclaimer:
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:
W Elm St, Union City, IN 47390
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