Fallen tree causes smoking wires in Waterville, Waterville OH
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews in Waterville responded to reports of a possible structure fire near Carroll Street that was initially believed to involve a transformer explosion. Upon investigation, responders discovered a fallen tree on power lines, resulting in smoking wires in the backyard of a residence. No active building fire was confirmed at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Lucas OH Law Dispatch Group Calls
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02:39
Transcript:
00:00
Reporting a code three structure fire near Carroll Street in Waterville.
00:08
Caller thinks a house is on fire behind her.
00:12
It's unknown if it's a house or a transformer.
00:14
She does see flames and smoke.
00:30
The caller said she heard an explosion, possibly a transformer.
01:31
Dispatch reports a tree appears to have fallen on some power lines.
01:58
Behind Carroll Street, wires are seen smoking on the ground.
02:22
It’s in the backyard near Carroll Street.
02:26
That’s where the smoking wires are.
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Location mentioned:
Waterville, OH 43566
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