Power line down causes small roadside fire, Beaverton MI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a downed power line with visible flames and smoke near Long Road and Highwood Road in Beaverton. Fire departments from Glenwood and Gladwin were dispatched to assess the scene. No structures were confirmed as involved.
Audio|Heard on: Gladwin Rural Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:50
Transcript:
00:00
Hello, this is dispatch to Glenwood Fire.
00:03
Near Long Road and West Highwood Road.
00:09
Another possible line down, flames visible periodically.
00:14
Smoke definitely visible.
00:16
First tone (number withheld).
00:32
Gladwin County, this is dispatch to Gladwin Fire.
00:34
Across the street near Long Road and Highwood.
00:41
Line down.
00:43
Periodic flames visible.
00:46
This is 2nd tone (number withheld).
00:57
Gladwin Central, Gladwin Fire.
01:00
Gladwin Fire, go ahead.
01:02
Did your caller indicate whether there was a structure involved or just a line down?
01:13
Caller only specified there was a line, unknown on structure.
01:21
Go ahead and continue your tones, we'll be in service.
01:25
Continuing, don't.
01:34
Dispatch to Glenwood Fire.
01:37
Across the street near Long Road crossing Highwood Road.
01:44
There is a power line down with intermittent flames visible.
01:48
Third tone, (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Long Rd, Beaverton, MI 48612
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