Tree blocks lane near Ashley and Maybee roads, Oakland County MI
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a downed tree partially blocking a westbound lane near Ashley Drive and Maybee Road in Orion Township. The incident also involved electrical activity from a nearby transformer, but no injuries were reported. The roadway was cleared after the tree was removed, and traffic resumed normally.
Audio|Heard on: Oakland MI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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02:11
Transcript:
00:00
I am holding another downed tree near Ashley and Maybee Drive.
00:06
It's for a tree partially blocking one lane above Engine Four's wires down calls.
00:17
Was that (name withheld) able to go check that out when you're done? Are you holding tight there?
00:24
We're holding tight here.
00:25
We've got fireworks from the transformer behind this residence, and a few sparks just flew around the street.
00:31
All right.
00:33
That's Inspector One from Battalion One.
00:41
En route near Ashley and Maybee.
00:45
Copy that. Let me know if you need something.
00:47
Engine Two is going to be clearing up here in a minute.
00:50
If I can leave an alpha in service, I would rather leave the alpha.
00:54
I'll advise.
00:55
According to dispatch, Inspector One out to the Ashley area.
01:01
Also Inspector One en route near Ashley.
01:04
Orion to dispatch from Inspector One.
01:08
Inspector One,
01:10
Show me out near Forest Springs Drive.
01:14
The westbound lane is completely blocked by a fallen tree.
01:20
Inspector One, if it's just something that we can handle.
01:24
Do you have a chainsaw available? I see an engine here on Grafton.
01:28
Can I grab a chainsaw off that?
01:31
I got Engine Two.
01:32
They're clear and okay off of Central.
01:34
They can head that way.
01:37
Message received.
01:40
Dispatch copies. Inspector One out near Horse Spring.
01:43
Battalion One.
01:45
You've got me correct.
01:46
We'll be en route near Maybee.
01:48
Copy.
01:51
Thank you, Inspector One.
01:53
Were you calling that one?
01:57
I was trying to call dispatch.
02:00
Go for dispatch.
02:03
You can close out (number withheld) Central.
02:05
The tree has been removed.
02:06
Road drill.
02:09
Copy, tree removed and road open.
Disclaimer:
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:
Ashley Dr & Maybee Rd, Orion Township, MI 48359
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