Utility line fire near Carol and Pennsylvania avenues, Bethlehem PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Bethlehem City responded to a possible wire fire near Carol Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. A power line appeared to be down but posed no immediate hazard. The utility company was requested to assist, and no injuries or emergencies were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Northampton PA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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00:41
Transcript:
00:00
2010 engine 9 for a wire fire.
00:03
Pennsylvania Avenue and Carol Avenue, Bethlehem City Fire, back to station.
00:08
County and Jim 9th on the scene, I'll operate as Pennsylvania Avenue Command.
00:12
10-9-11.
00:14
Pennsylvania Avenue to the county.
00:15
Go ahead.
00:17
I'm going to need you to contact PPL now.
00:19
I've got a power line on the ground.
00:22
Received. Just for a response, not an emergency shut off, right?
00:27
Correct, the response.
00:29
I've got no hazards in the area.
00:30
I've got a pole number.
00:32
Which is.
00:33
(number withheld).
00:41
Copy that.
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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:
Carol Ave & Pennsylvania Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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