Power outage causes traffic signal failure, Fresno CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a power outage near South Chestnut and North in Fresno. The outage caused traffic lights to stop working in all directions. A broken utility pole was found at the location, and PG&E was notified to manage safety hazards in the area.
Audio|Heard on: California Highway Patrol - Fresno
Listen to dispatch call
00:29
Transcript:
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Is there a unit that can start to Chestnut and North for traffic hazard or by the 1184? 3476.
00:09
6917.
00:12
Near South Chestnut and North, there's a power outage that's in the area.
00:16
The traffic lights are all off in all directions.
00:19
There's a broken power pole near South Chestnut.
00:23
Partially it's negative traffic hazard and no sparks, but they're advising we'll need 1184 in the area.
00:28
We advise PG&E.
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Location mentioned:
S Chestnut Ave, Fresno, CA 93725
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