Downed copper phone lines reported near Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA
Fire & Arson (Non-Criminal) / Hazardous ConditionA large bundle of copper phone lines was found down and hanging near Bancroft Way, Berkeley. There was no sparking or arcing. Authorities were informed and determined there was no immediate danger.
Audio|Source: Berkeley Police and Fire
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Engine 6. Respond to Hazardous Condition.
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At near Bancroft Way.
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Cross streets are 8th Street and 9th Street.
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If we want to join.
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Go ahead. Cancel 6.
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We're available.
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We'll pick up near Bancroft Way.
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What's the nature of it?
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It's going to be a downed wire RP called PG&E that they told her to call us.
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It's a copper line not arcing or sparking.
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Okay. Inj6 available engine one to respond.
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Always you may have to use the language way.
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From town, I think it's 20,0002.
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Cloud 10 copy.
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Engine 2 and Medic 2 responds a medical emergency.
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At 2235, Sacramento Street, Unit 12, Silverbotto Berkeley Memory Care Community.
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Cross Streets are VanCross Way and Austin Way.
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6 negative with UC and Albany.
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One, engine one.
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Go ahead.
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Yeah, this is we confirm this is a phone line only.
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It's a large collection of them hanging down, IFO near Bancroft Way.
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No hazard, you can just call the cable company and cancel PGD.
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Location mentioned:
Near Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710
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