Tree falls on house causing live wires near Jacobs Rd, Mcdonald PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a tree that fell onto a house near Jacobs Rd, tearing away electrical service lines and leaving live wires down. The utility company was notified, and power remained on at the residence. No police assistance was required.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County Fire Zone 2
Listen to dispatch call
00:57
Transcript:
00:00
Near Jacobs Rd for a tree fell down onto a house and tore off the service.
00:06
And I got a pole number for you if you're ready.
00:14
Yeah,
00:17
sure, go ahead.
00:18
It's going to be West Penn, number (number withheld).
00:24
And if you can get me an ETA on them as well.
00:31
I can let them know.
00:32
Last we heard they were not giving ETAs due to being in storm mode.
00:37
I'll see what I can do, though.
00:38
A need for the police out there or no?
00:43
Negative control.
00:44
I don't need the police, but I appreciate it.
00:46
I understand they're in storm mode.
00:51
Advise them it is a live wire down though.
00:53
They still do have power to the house and are unable to shut it off.
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Location mentioned:
Jacobs Rd, McDonald, PA 15057
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