Power pole fire sparks urgent response in Metropolis, Metropolis IL
Fire & ArsonFire on a power pole near Hope Lane in Metropolis triggered a coordinated response, with fire and light departments investigating and controlling the situation safely.
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Transcript:
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Tension Montreal reports a power pole on fire near West Oakland, at the top of the pole.
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I'll be calling my department.
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Mr. Metropolis, fire on duty,
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have a light pole on fire, near Hope Lane.
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I'll be calling the Light Department.
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Two and four, 16 and 13 is en route.
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Stand for.
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City 13-9.5, what you called was.
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I'm not seeing anything.
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The caller's address is near Hope Lane, West Oakland.
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You can call it back and get a description if you need.
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I'm negative.
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I came in off North Avenue, but nothing is.
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And I'm out near Hope Lane, speaking with the caller, he's walking up to call.
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City 13, I guess is the one right there off Market Street.
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San, four.
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If you want to invite fire, just slow their roll.
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Act is going to be on fire.
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The light department will definitely check it out.
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I think they'll take their time getting down here and come check this out as well.
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I want anybody getting into...
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...muchamara, I can get hurt.
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Ten, four.
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Officer on the scene said you can slow your response down.
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Location mentioned:
W Hope Ln, Metropolis, IL 62960
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