Tree on fire near power line on Blueberry Ridge Road, Matthews NC
Fire & ArsonA tree near Blueberry Ridge Road is on fire and resting on a power line. There is concern that the fire could spread to nearby brush. Electrical and fire departments are responding to the scene. No arcing from the line is noted, and the area is wet. The utility company is Duke Power.
Audio|Source: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
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Transcript:
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906 to fire electrical hazard near Blueberry Ridge Road to near Blueberry Ridge Road, Blueberry Ridge Road, Cross Streets, Chainson Place in Dunwood Hills Drive,
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back off six,
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off six for traffic timeout 1449.
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By someone walking by, first she said smoke was building from the house, then she said it may be coming from the backyard.
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In engine 24, you'll be rig. There's a hydrant bell chase in Cotillian.
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On the engine 14 and engine 24 can determine your route.
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Forty-four in route.
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Fourteen around. Fourteen around.
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I'm happy.
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For an alarm patient contact.
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(name withheld), 22, responding to Blueberry Ridge Road.
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Not for a tree on top of a power line.
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Collar provides the trees on fire and falling.
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The line is also wet.
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The caller suspects that if it falls, the brush will also catch on fire below it.
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There's no arcing,
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and the advice of water companies on the scene,
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Duke Power is the electrical company provider.
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Location mentioned:
Near Blueberry Ridge Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
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