Tree falls on power lines causing outage in Alden, Alden MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a tree fell onto power lines near North Lake Street in Alden, creating an electrical hazard and causing power disruptions. Crews were dispatched to manage circuits and ensure safety before restoring service.
Audio|Heard on: Wexford MI Utilities Group Calls
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02:3
Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, I'm gonna need a crew out here near North Lake Street in Alden.
00:06
Tree came down and took a span of primary only Y phase, but it's burning on the other two right now.
00:14
So I'm going to open up (number withheld).
00:19
And then at LCP (number withheld) X and Z are in,
00:27
and Y.Y phase is blown.
00:29
I've patrolled it all out.
00:30
All men and equipment are in the clear.
00:33
Looking for permission to close Y phase on Alden Clam Circuit, LCP (number withheld) up to LCP (number withheld).
00:44
Alden Clam Circuit (number withheld), Y phase.
00:50
You are going to open up the (number withheld) on all three phases.
00:53
You got personnel and equipment in the clear and you are looking for permission to close in the.
00:56
(Number withheld) up to the (number withheld).
00:59
Is this all correct?
01:02
Yes, that is correct.
01:05
Okay, let me look things over and model everything and be right back to you.
01:11
Alrighty, thank you.
01:14
One seven oh, give me just a moment.
01:16
I'll be right with you.
01:18
Six (number withheld). Yeah, go ahead.
01:24
Alden sub clam circuit with the (number withheld) coming open on all three phases.
01:31
Personnel and equipment in the clear.
01:32
I've got just you out there if you have permission to close (number withheld) phase up to the (number withheld) at a time of (number withheld).
01:42
Copy that. Alden Sub Claim Circuit LCP (number withheld).
01:48
Permission to close after I open up LCP (number withheld).
01:53
I'll get back to you after I get everything all done.
01:57
Copy that, I'll get a job for the (number withheld) in your device.
02:02
Alrighty, perfect.
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:
N Lake St, Alden, MI 49612
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