Fire crew responds to sparking wires near Harper Dr, Oakland County MI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of sparking and arcing wires behind a residence near Harper Drive in Waterford Township. The wires appeared frozen and possibly disconnected, but no lines were found down and power remained on. DTE was notified for further inspection.
Audio|Heard on: Oakland MI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine Four showing route to wires down near Harper Drive.
00:05
Caller states there's a possible wire in the backyard and says she can't see the wire but it is arcing and sparking.
00:12
Engine Four responding.
00:14
Hi.
00:16
Copy.
00:18
Careful.
00:21
Radio from Engine Four.
00:24
Go ahead.
00:26
We notified DTE we have a pole with a bunch of frozen wires, some possibly disconnected that are causing sparking and arcing behind the address next door.
00:39
It doesn't appear anything's down at this time.
00:42
Everybody appears to have power.
00:44
Keep them updated.
00:45
Get on that, and there are several trees in this power line.
00:48
So I don't know if it'll be clearance service.
00:52
So far, full to full, nothing down.
00:54
We'll notify DTE, and I'll show you clear.
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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:
Harper Dr, Waterford Township, MI 48329
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