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Power lines down with branches blocking union road, Hollister CA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Union Rd, Hollister, CA 95023

As discussed during the dispatch call, power lines are down and sparking on Union Road near Hollister. Branches are blocking the road. Fire units and highway patrol are managing traffic. PG&E has been contacted to address the hazard.

Audio|Heard on: BEU CAL FIRE and San Benito County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:26
Transcript:
00:00
Hollister, Engine 12.
00:02
Engine 12, go ahead.
00:06
We are at the address given.
00:09
We do have power lines down.
00:12
If you can advise me of the ETA and PG&E.
00:17
Not blocking the roadway.
00:19
We do have some branches blocking the roadway though.
00:33
Minute, sir.
00:34
CHP for traffic control.
00:42
Off Hollister.
00:47
Hollister 32 in the area.
00:52
(number withheld).
00:59
Hollister, engine 12.
01:11
Affirm on CHP for traffic control.
01:16
We're going to be shutting down the eastbound lane of Union Road.
01:22
The power lines are arcing and sparking on the ground.
01:38
Officer 31, show me out with two X-rays and one male. Raven at Crane.
01:49
At Raven and Crane.
01:57
Officer 32, I'll be out with 31.
02:04
Hello, this is 12.
02:11
We have ETA for PG&E yet?
02:15
Negative, I'll give them a call.
02:20
Yeah, if you can advise them they have lines on the ground arcing and sparking.
02:25
Our lines are live.

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Location mentioned:
Union Rd, Hollister, CA 95023
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