Sparking wires near Pharr backyard spark fire alarm, Pharr TX
Emergency crews responded to sparking electrical wires near a backyard in Pharr with wet conditions and overgrown trees contacting power lines, raising safety concerns with code enforcement.
Audio|Source: Hidalgo County Public Safety
02:0
Transcript:
00:00
Motion in the backyard advised that the wires are arcing.
00:03
He can see sparks coming from the pole in the alleyway.
00:07
He did advise that it is wet around the pole.
00:09
He was advised to meet the fire personnel on the safe location.
00:14
Good.
00:19
It's just one out here, be reading.
00:22
Yeah, we're right.
00:28
Tonight your radio is getting off.
00:34
Stand by.
00:40
129 farmers 43 site went out again and now blinking column 133 ten four.
00:54
I'm going to be here near the intersection with my right to produce just so people can drive carefully.
01:11
Overgrown trees in the backyard that are making contact with the power line when the wind blows.
01:20
Can we notify code enforcement of the address 214 Jones?
01:28
I advise the owners that they need some maintenance on the trees in the backyard.
01:34
They do have significantly overgrown trees in the backyard that might need some trimming.
01:47
That comes, my mouth, for underbinding traffic, no hazards found at Lapeachian, no arcing, no wires down.
01:52
Situation is with the neighbor's yard at 214.
01:55
West Jones has overgrown trees in the backyard, making contact with prior lines.
01:58
We'll be advising code enforcement.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
W Jones Ave, Pharr, TX 78577
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect