Fallen tree causes power line hazard in Walnut Hill, Walnut Hill IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Walnut Hill were dispatched after a large tree fell on a power line, causing sparking and blocking the road near Gilliland Road. Officials later confirmed the location near 361 Gilliland. The incident prompted involvement from the local fire protection district and county authorities.
Audio|Heard on: Marion/Jefferson County Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
02:7
Transcript:
00:00
Attention, fire protection district.
00:01
Attention, fire protection district, you're responding to the area near Gilliland Road in Walnut Hill.
00:08
Near Gilliland Road in Walnut Hill.
00:11
It's going to be Bonneville north of Walnut Hill Road, I believe.
00:16
A large tree fell on a power line.
00:19
Lines are sparking and there is road blockage.
00:21
Marion County has been advised.
00:22
Dispatch 1711.
01:11
You look pretty good.
01:13
Ten four, 1712.
01:15
Just to advise, zero three.
01:16
We're trying to get a more exact address for you.
01:24
Ninety hundred good.
01:29
Unit 9800, you're en route 1714.
01:31
Unit 9800 just advised us, believe it's going to be closer to Gilliland and Bundyville Road.
01:36
Gilliland and Bundyville Road is the intersection. We're calling them back trying to get a better address for you.
01:42
I'm going to be coming in from north anyway off of Schwartz and Shaw.
01:54
9800, can try info.
01:57
Go ahead, sir.
01:59
Better address is going to be near Gilliland.
02:03
At the location, the homeowner called to report it’s outside now.
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:
Gilliland Rd, Walnut Hill, IL 62893
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