Tree branch causes wires to arc in Richmond, Richmond VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of wires arcing near West Franklin Street in Richmond. A tree branch was found on a wire in an alley, creating occasional sparks. Dominion Energy was notified, and no immediate hazard or fire risk was present. The fire crew returned to service after confirming the situation was safe.
Audio|Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Engine 18, wires arcing.
00:03
Near West Franklin Street.
00:06
Engine 18, wires arcing.
00:09
Near West Franklin Street.
00:12
Cross streets are Cleveland Street and Tilden Street.
00:15
On TAC channel two.
00:17
Time out 2001.
00:23
Showing engine 18 en route to near West Franklin Street for the wires arcing.
00:28
There's a tree branch on a wire that's arcing in the back alley behind this address.
00:34
Dominion has been notified.
00:35
Showing engine 18 enroute, 2003 hours.
01:25
Yeah, we were able to talk to the resident.
01:28
There's no immediate hazard.
01:29
Every now and then when the wind blows there is a little spark, but it's not going to be a fire department issue.
01:35
If Dominion has been notified, 18 is going to return to service.
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Location mentioned:
W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23221
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