Downed power line sparks roadside fire, Monongalia County WV
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a downed and energized power line along Snake Hill Road in West Virginia. The line was arcing and caused a roadside fire after being struck by a vehicle. The area was closed while the power company was contacted and responders ensured safety until the fire was extinguished.
Audio|Heard on: Monongalia WV Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:44
Transcript:
00:00
Okay, go ahead and notify the power company again.
00:02
Let them know this is the main three-phase line.
00:05
One line is down and arcing and burning alongside the road.
00:11
They were advised they said they have about an hour ETA.
00:14
One forty-four,
00:17
twelve nine.
00:19
Guys.
00:21
Hey, when you guys get on scene, I'm going to try to set up here and slow these cars down.
00:26
If you can come past the fire with your lights and set up here where I'm sitting, the main line is across the road way past the fire.
00:37
We don't want anybody to come down.
00:39
This is still energized up here too.
00:42
Roger that.
00:45
Make a note that Snake Hill is going to be closed about the 500 block.
00:52
That's copy.
00:54
We just had a car hit the line.
00:57
Are they okay?
01:00
I'm trying to motion them to back up off the line,
01:03
keep him in the car.
01:06
Okay.
01:07
Okay.
01:09
Control, that's not.
01:11
I control now, I'm not car left.
01:15
That's copy.
01:17
144, I'll back down and close it there before the fire if you want to set up here.
01:23
144 just watch out how to keep it in your lane, that's right on the turn.
01:26
If they run around like that one, they don't even slow down.
01:31
Back on 144 is on scene.
01:33
On scene at 2108.
01:36
One hundred and forty-four.
01:37
They can say the fire out this time it's out down here before these pine trees is where it was burning.
01:43
One hundred and forty-four, copy.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Snake Hill Rd, West Virginia
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