Utility pole fire burning in field poses hazard, Salem IN
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a burning utility pole located in the middle of a field near IN-135 in Salem, Indiana. The pole was burning on the top with no structures or other objects nearby. The fire presented a hazard but showed no signs of arson. Firefighters navigated a creek crossing to reach the site for assessment and containment.
Audio|Source: Blue River Fire
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Transcript:
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We found a way to get to it, but there's a creek crossing, not sure if brush for will go through it, we may need the UGV.
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Clear, I'm right behind.
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You all be there in a minute.
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Clear.
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Unit 3, Unit 2, are you going to do anything additional? Unit 2, I think we really actually need the UD out here to get back to where this is at, to take a look at it.
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Clear, I'm in route the station.
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Target's back, film unit three.
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Unit three, go ahead.
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I have a poll number for Jackson County R&C when ready.
01:13
Go ahead.
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Poll number, FM 1-884 in Nora,
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67,
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and Nora 12.
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Advise then this pole was burnt out the middle of the field.
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It's burning on the top of it.
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There's nothing around it.
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It's a hazard.
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There's no line sale.
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Clear.
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Location mentioned:
Near IN-135, Salem, IN 47167
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