Power pole fire causes grass fire on State Highway 11, Grayson County TX


A power pole near State Highway 11 and Darwin caught fire and snapped in half. Low hanging power lines crossed the road. An active grass fire started nearby. The Texas-New Mexico utility company was notified.
Audio|Source: Howe Fire Rescue
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Transcript:
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From County White Rides Fire, Grayson County White Rides Fire being route to near Beasley.
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It can be State Highway 11 around Darwin area.
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Got a power pole that has caught fire.
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Fire pole has caught fire.
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No accident just to pull itself.
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Great Pinnick Clear, 1336.
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Grace County, Howley, Miss.
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Grace County, Howie, Miss.
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From medical at near West Young, near West Young, 84-year-old female incairic.
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They're trying to get to the hospital, but can't get her loaded.
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Great panic cleared.
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1336. Great, 91 minutes.
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All right, go ahead.
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Michelle Mediton and round to the power line down.
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The area county show we're out 150s going to be en route.
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Highway 11.
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T150C in route.
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County from Howe EMS.
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You can show Med 21 in route.
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See how to MF in route. See how to MF in route.
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Buries and County, Waterman, it's a...
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All right. Mid.
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Shell, Medington, on scene, this power pole is going to be completely snapped in half.
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There are low hanging lines across the road and there is an active grass fire.
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Will you notify Texas, New Mexico, and this and make it urgent?
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Thank you.
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TX-11, Texas
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