Debris scattered on I-75 near 3 Mile exit cleared, Chippewa County MI
TrafficDebris including cartons of crackers and milk fell onto I-75 near the 3 Mile Road exit. The debris caused a traffic hazard but was later removed. A nearby tree caught fire next to power lines, but no residents were at risk or injured. The structure was checked and found safe.
Audio|Source: Eastern Upper Peninsula Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Just lost a bunch of stuff out of the back of it.
00:07
It's all over I-75.
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Just north of the 3 Mile Road exit.
00:14
Looks like cartons of crackers and milk.
00:19
I'm sitting at fire.
00:25
That's the owner.
00:28
Clear. Could you advise me if the structure that is on fire is connected to the residents?
00:35
It's not connected to the residents, but a nearby tree is on fire, so it's next the power lines.
00:43
Could reach over to the residents.
00:47
Copy that.
00:53
Control, Whitefish 3 in Ruta Station.
00:57
Copy Whitefish 3 in route.
01:03
Go ahead for all the one.
01:05
Over one, be advised.
01:06
I have Gabler from DNR player on site with a co-worker.
01:09
They advised that they have located the occupants that we thought went back inside.
01:14
He's safe and sound, no injuries, no one else is in or near the structure at this time.
01:22
Clear.
01:27
On site, the owner of the residents is safe and sound and with them now.
01:36
8214, did you copy that direct?
01:42
8214, did you continue or did you stay with the traffic hazard?
01:49
I removed all the stuff out of the road, it should be good.
01:52
Copy, thank you.
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