Fallen trees block road and pull down power lines

Heard on: Georgetown SC Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Engine box 18 one,

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stand by for tree down.

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Engine box 18 one, reported tree down (number withheld) Ray Road.

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Engine box 18 one, reported tree down (number withheld) Ray Road.

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Engine 42 respond.

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Time out 1826 .

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This is Ranger 42, we'll be en route.

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10-4.

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Ranger 42, you're en route to a tree down, (number withheld) Ray Road.

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It's going to be two or three large oaks blocking entire roadway.

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Just pulled the power lines down.

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There's no smoke or fire at this time.

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The caller, who's the landowner, is sitting in the road with the officers on the permit.

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I'm going to go ahead and call Santee Electric and DOT for you.

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10-4, thanks.

9/6/2026 03:22 PM

Road Closure

Ray Rd, Hemingway, SC 29554

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported tree down near Ray Road, where two or three large oak trees are blocking the entire roadway and have pulled down power lines. Fire and ranger units are dispatched, and utility and transportation agencies are notified. No smoke or fire is reported.