Downed tree causes power line hazard on Poplar Lane, Wheeling WV
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a large tree fell on Poplar Lane near Richcrest Road, bringing down power lines and blocking the roadway. Utility crews were called to address the downed lines and clear the area. The road remained closed until power company crews could respond.
Audio|Heard on: Ohio WV Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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On the north end of Poplar Lane,
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directly across from near Richcrest Road, we have a large tree that came down across the fence,
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took down a power line.
00:13
It's pole to pole.
00:16
You can call AEP.
00:19
That's call for near Richcrest Road.
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Pole to pole.
00:25
The line is down actually on Poplar Lane.
00:28
I have a pole number here for you.
00:31
Good.
00:34
AEP pole (number withheld).
00:40
(number withheld).
00:45
That's probably (number withheld).
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(number withheld) on county main.
00:56
Go ahead, roll.
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(name withheld), do you need anything from us down there?
01:03
Negative, I got two of my trucks up here blocking the road off so AEP can get here.
01:09
We're not going to be able to do anything with this tree until they get hauling out of it.
01:14
Received, that doesn't mean anything.
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Seven four.
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Dispatch seventy-four.
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Good.
01:24
Seventy-four, do you still have power in the area there?
01:30
(name withheld), right now I really couldn't tell you.
01:32
I'm not seeing any lights, but it's hard to tell.
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Location mentioned:
Ridgecrest Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
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