Tree branch causes sparks on power line near garages, Winnebago County IL
Fire & ArsonA tree branch is leaning on a power line near two garages. When the wind blows, it causes sparks and electrical arcs. There is no fire or smoke, and all nearby residents still have power.
Audio|Source: Winnebago County Public Safety
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Transcript:
00:00
We'll need a comment out here.
00:01
There's a tree branch lying in the power line.
00:03
Depending on the wind blowing, we get a pretty good arc over the garage.
00:06
Copy Chief, I'll go ahead and get a comment on the line.
00:08
Pull behind the residents, their easiest access is going to be off of Irma.
00:13
Do you want to pull behind the resident off of Irma?
00:16
Not portion, sir.
00:17
891 from county.
00:19
Go ahead.
00:20
Comments on the line asking if it's smoking or on fire.
00:23
No, it's just dark and every time the wind blows shoots pretty good sparks on two garages.
00:29
10.4, thank you.
00:34
Time 4, medic 4.
00:35
104, comment asking if the resident still has power.
00:39
Yes, everyone still has power.
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Winnebago County, IL
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