Fire crews handle sparking power line near South Park St, Washburn IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Washburn responded to a possible electrical hazard near South Park Street after reports of a power line sparking above a driveway. Responders confirmed only minor arcing from a breaker fuse, and the situation appeared to be contained without further incident.
Audio|Heard on: Northern County Line Public Safety
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02:39
Transcript:
00:00
KZQ 810, Washburn Fire, these are 2nd tones.
00:04
Second tones for your call near South Park Street.
00:07
Near South Park Street, a power line is sparking above a driveway.
00:13
KZQ 810 Washburn Fire on the air for 2nd tones, 143.
00:21
Woodcom, Mooresburg 402 is on the air.
00:26
Four is on here.
00:37
Woodcom, Mooresburn fire 204 en route.
00:42
Change of trucks 204 en route out.
00:51
Two hundred and four out.
00:53
Two hundred and twelve South Park.
00:58
Woodcom, show truck 204 on scene near South Park.
01:04
Everything.
01:14
Woodcom medic 50.
01:18
Done.
01:20
He's with Waterford.
01:21
See if we can stand down if they want to continue in.
01:25
How far?
01:29
Is asking if they can stand down or if you want them to continue.
01:41
204 will come.
01:50
Engine 204 will return.
01:56
This is 204, go ahead with Tom.
02:00
Medic 15 is asking if you want them to continue or stand down.
02:06
Please advise if they can stand down.
02:12
204.
02:17
204, ambulance been notified for the power line.
02:25
Thank you, Woodcom.
02:27
Could you advise them that it is one of the breaker fuses arcing at the very top?
02:36
Breaker fuse arcing at the very top, very minimal arcing.
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Location mentioned:
South Park Street, Washburn, IL 61570
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