Power lines catch fire near wooded area in Schenectady, Schenectady NY
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, power lines caught fire near a wooded area close to a shed in the backyard near West Hite Court and Betty Lane in Schenectady. Firefighters responded and established fire command. Most flames appear to be out upon arrival, and crews are stretching hoses to the back area to ensure full suppression.
Audio|Heard on: Albany NY Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:46
Transcript:
00:00
Received. It's going to be a hazardous condition.
00:01
29 West Hite Court for multiple calls regarding power lines on fire in the backyard of that address.
00:08
Caller says it is approximately 100 feet away from the shed but close to the wooded area.
00:14
Receive. Will it by sign route?
00:17
2301.
00:19
Dispatcher, 202 is en route.
00:21
No, 2 at 2303.
00:23
Dispatcher 201 in the area, establishing fire command.
00:29
I'll be investigating there is visible flame and smoke in the backyard.
00:35
Received 2304.
00:38
Dispatcher, 202 is on the way.
00:41
23.05.
00:42
Dispatcher Grill and Parkman.
00:44
Dispatch is on?
00:45
I don't have an exact pole number yet, but can you dispatch National Grid to Zines? It's got the intersection of West Hite and Betty Lane.
00:53
They've already been advised.
00:55
Dispatcher engine 27 at Fire Up 1?
00:58
Dispatch is on for engine 27.
01:00
Show it. Engine 27 and Route 3rd.
01:04
Receive, 2307.
01:06
Fire command 2.7 for instructions.
01:09
27, you're going to pull right in front of the structure right at the intersection of Westside and Betty Lane.
01:18
We are going to stretch a line to the back.
01:24
I'm trying to identify a hydrant right now.
01:27
Receive. Pull into the intersection of West Hyatt and Betty Lane.
01:32
Engine 2.7 fire command.
01:33
He advised that it appears most of the flame is out at this time.
01:38
I'm also going to have you stretch a line to the back.
01:42
Alternative crosslay or booster line?
01:45
Let's go with the crosslay.
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Location mentioned:
W Hite Ct, Schenectady, NY 12303
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