Downed power line causes small fire in Wheeling, Wheeling WV
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Wheeling responded to a downed power line near Washington Avenue, Elm Street, and Mill Street. Roads were closed and the utility company de-energized the line to extinguish a small fire.
Audio|Heard on: Ohio WV Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:19
Transcript:
00:00
Engine two, go ahead.
00:06
I'm sure AP is extremely busy.
00:08
We have an ETA on Washington Avenue and Elm Street.
00:14
Engine two, they were advised to give us a call back when they had an ETA.
00:20
That's received, sir.
00:21
We've caution taped off the road.
00:23
There's no wires laying on the road.
00:24
This is a power line from the pole to the house.
00:30
Ours still intact, the residence.
00:33
We have Mill Street blocked off with tape in the alley.
00:38
That's copied, Engine Two.
00:42
If you're able to get operations to bring some sawhorses out to block the roadway,
00:48
Washington Avenue and Mill Street, that'd be great.
00:51
Once they do, you'll be clear.
00:54
That's copied, we'll notify.
00:57
Dispatch to Engine Two.
01:01
This is Two.
01:03
Engine Two operations has been notified.
01:07
Thank you very much.
01:09
Ten to six.
01:11
Okay.
01:14
AP's on scene, de-energized the line, fire's out.
01:19
Copy.
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Location mentioned:
Mills St, Wheeling, WV 26003
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