Power lines on fire near North Central and School, Rockford IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to arcing power lines on fire near School Street and North Central Avenue in Rockford. A street department worker reported that the lines were down and possibly live, and a second call confirmed similar activity near School Street. Utility workers were notified.
Audio|Heard on: Rockford Fire Department
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Transcript:
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Engine six, respond to arcing wires on fire at School Street and North Central Avenue.
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Engine six en route.
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Dispatcher: Engine six, report came from a street department worker who said the lines are down.
00:20
He believes they're live.
00:22
He ran over them.
00:24
We also received another call reporting the same issue near School Street.
00:30
We're on the line with ComEd now.
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Copy, Engine six.
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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:
N Central Ave & School St, Rockford, IL 61101
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