Fire crews respond to burning power pole on Castle Rd, North Branch MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to an area near Castle Road in Ridge Township after reports that lightning struck a power pole. The top of the pole was burning, and callers could not confirm whether any power lines had fallen.
Audio|Heard on: Lapeer County Area Amateur Radio
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Transcript:
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Deerfield Fire,
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Deerfield Fire.
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You're needed near Castle Road.
00:09
Near Castle Road, cross of Back and Booth.
00:13
Callers advising lightning struck the power pole in front of their residence.
00:16
In front of her residence, the top of the pole is burning.
00:19
Cannot tell if any wires came down.
00:21
Your assigned fire incident one such as clear for stone 718.
00:34
Your field fire, your field fire.
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You're needed near Castle Road.
00:39
Near Castle Road in Ridge Township crosses Bach and Booth.
00:44
Caller advised lightning struck the power pole in front of her home.
00:47
Pole is now burning.
00:49
Cannot tell if any wires came down.
00:50
Your assigned fire sent one, so just clear second tone, 790.
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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:
Castle Rd, North Branch, MI 48461
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