Tree ignites power lines near Johnson Road, Winona TX
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small fire near Johnson Road in Winona, Texas, where a fallen tree caused power lines to smoke and catch fire. The electric company was notified and crews remained on standby while the situation was monitored.
Audio|Heard on: Smith County Emergency Communications
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03:40
Transcript:
00:02
I need you out to near Johnson Road.
00:06
Near Johnson Road for utility problem.
00:10
Tree down on power lines that's now on fire.
02:09
A large tree trunk down on a power line is smoking but no flames visible at this time.
02:17
The electric company has been contacted and we're on standby waiting in case it does catch.
02:42
It looks to be catching now.
02:43
We're going to fire up the pump; it may be sparking and catching.
03:05
It's still just smoking at this time.
03:07
Flames visible.
03:27
At this time it's just smoking and we've got engine 128 en route, so we're okay.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Johnson Rd, Winona, TX 75792
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