Power line sparks fire near Wise and Langford, Woodlawn MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a live power line down near Wise Avenue and Langford Road in Woodlawn, Maryland. The line was sparking and caught fire, prompting road closures in the area. Utility personnel were notified to handle the hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Baltimore MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:25
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 271, I have you en route responding for a power line on the ground sparking.
00:06
271 direct.
00:13
This is 271, can you start PD please?
00:16
Engine 271, I'm direct starting PD, 1819.
00:23
BG&E, we have a live wire on the ground on fire.
00:41
Can you have the next PD unit show up? Make sure they shut down at Wise and Langford as well.
00:47
I'll give you pole numbers as soon as I can get them.
00:58
Got the first pole number when you're ready.
01:04
(number withheld).
01:22
(number withheld).
02:14
We have a high-tension power line down on the ground, active sparks and fire.
02:23
We also have Wise and Langford shut down as well.
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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:
Langford Rd, Woodlawn, MD 21207
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