Power lines spark fire near Dryden Rd, Dryden MI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to possible power lines on fire near Dryden Road and the intersection with Bishop and Muir. Witnesses reported hearing a loud boom and seeing a ball of flame. Some area residents lost power, but no downed wires were immediately visible. Lines appeared to be arcing in a backyard.
Audio|Heard on: Lapeer County Fire Dispatch - Analog
Listen to dispatch call
00:57
Transcript:
00:00
I want fire.
00:01
I want fire from wires on fire in the area near Dryden Road, cross of Bishop and Muir.
00:10
Caller is advising they have power but some of their neighbors are without.
00:13
They saw a big ball of flame, heard a loud boom.
00:17
Does not see any wires down but the lines were arcing in the backyard.
00:22
You're assigned for incident two.
00:23
Central's clear for zones 1306.
00:31
Uh.
00:37
Elmwood Fire, Elmwood Fire for wires on fire.
00:40
Near Dryden Road.
00:42
Near Dryden Road cross of Bishop and Muir.
00:46
Caller is advising some power is out in the area.
00:49
They saw a ball of flame, heard a loud boom.
00:52
Don't see any wires down but lines were arcing in the backyard directly behind the house.
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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:
Dryden Rd, Dryden, MI 48428
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