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Lightning strikes power line causing explosion near ne 162nd, Portland OR

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Near NE 162nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230

Lightning struck a power line near northeast 162nd Avenue causing an explosion. There may also be a tree impacting the power line.

Audio|Source: Portland State University Police and Portland Police Service Desk
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Transcript:
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Engine 74, going to near northeast 162. Collar glows, lightning hit a power line and saw an explosion, talk group stops 1.
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Engine 74, going to near northeast 162, caller believes lightning hit a power line that caused an explosion.
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Another caller now saying possibly a tree on a power line, talk group stops 1, 252.

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Location mentioned:
Near NE 162nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230

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