Wires spark incident near Chatham Ln, Rockford IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of sparking wires near Chatham Lane in Rockford. Ladder 9 investigated and found that nearby trees appeared to be contacting the wires, possibly causing arcing. No active fire was found, and units returned to service once the area was confirmed safe.
Audio|Heard on: Rockford Fire Department
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01:40
Transcript:
00:00
Ladder nine, respond to arcing wires on fire near Chatham Ln.
00:14
Engine one staged at Jefferson and Horsman.
00:18
Hanford, engine one.
00:23
Rockford Fire to Medic Six, engine one, you can be available per police.
00:32
Engine one available.
00:37
And for Engine One, Medic Six, just be careful if you're driving through the area.
00:41
There are loose dogs.
00:46
Medic Six available in your quarters.
00:49
Ten four.
00:55
Engine One in quarters.
00:58
Ten for Engine One.
01:04
Ladder Nine in the area.
01:06
Ten for Ladder Nine.
01:07
Right, fire ladder nine.
01:10
Ladder nine, go ahead.
01:14
There's nothing currently arcing.
01:16
There is a bunch of trees around these wires off the way that might be touching and causing an arc.
01:22
They might need to trim the trees, but there's no emergency or hazard at this time.
01:28
Temper.
01:33
Ladder nine reports.
01:38
Ten four. Time out has done it by.
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Location mentioned:
Chatham Ln, Rockford, IL 61101
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