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Fire crews handle utility issue near Buffalo Ridge LnWaupaca WI

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Buffalo Ridge Ln, Waupaca, WI 54981

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched near Buffalo Ridge Lane in Waupaca for a possible fire-related utility hazard. Responders reported a damaged meter that could not be shut off, and coordination with the utility company was discussed. The incident appeared to involve utility safety concerns at the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Waupaca County Fire/EMS Paging/Dispatch
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02:10
Transcript:
00:00
We're back at town center for a pack of fire on county fire.
00:04
Pack of fire, go ahead.
00:08
Pack of fire is en route to Buffalo Ridge Lane.
00:13
10-4[1], 1430.
00:21
Go ahead.
00:31
261.
00:34
Acknowledging page.
00:37
10-4[1]. 1429.
00:44
We'll check from there.
00:46
Don't search responder.
00:48
Search responder.
00:52
I'm acknowledging it now.
00:56
Ten four. Com center from Opaque Fire on County Fire.
01:01
Opaque Fire, go ahead.
01:04
Opaque Fire is on scene near Buffalo Ridge Lane switching to White Fire.
01:09
10-4[1], your time is 1434.
01:17
OpaFire, come for Manoa (number withheld).
01:20
(number withheld)?
01:23
We're en route.
01:26
10-4[1] at 1434.
01:32
Second command center from Peck Fire on Kelly Fire.
01:43
Did you
01:49
get an answer from We Energies or an estimated time of arrival?
01:54
May have not called back.
02:04
No, the meter is broke off.
02:05
There is no way to shut it off at this point.
02:10
10-4[1].
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement/Affirmative

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Buffalo Ridge Ln, Waupaca, WI 54981

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