High-tension line sparks fire on tree near Luzerne St, Scranton PA
A high-tension power line near Luzerne Street in Old Forge was sparking on a tree, causing the tree to catch fire. The fire department and power company were requested to respond promptly.
Audio|Source: Susquehanna, Wayne, Lackawanna, Wyoming and Luzerne Counties Fire / EMS
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Yeah, if you can dispense my fire department to stand by an address,
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near Luzerne St.
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You got high-tension wires sparking in the tree. Trees on fire.
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I'm also going to need P.P.N.L.
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here as soon as possible.
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Are you able to get a full number for me right now?
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Yep, you're ready to copy?
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Okay, it's going to be 5501.
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Okay, it's going to be 550-14 November 44638.
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Chapdown, North Texas, you know.
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Yeah, tell them they got a high tension line and then they got a one below a two.
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Blackwater County Dispatching Chief 93, Chief 93, Alpha, Engine and Ladder, 93 Raceon, near Luzerne St in Old Forge for a report of a high-tension line that is on a tree and is sparking. The tree is now on fire.
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Repeating.
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Blackwater County Dispatching,
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Chief 93, Alpha.
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Engine and ladder 93, respond near Luzerne Street in Old Forge, report of a high-tension line that's sparking.
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It's on a tree. The tree is now on fire. Milwaukee Avenue, Race Street. Cross reads 1144 for your time operation screen.
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Location mentioned:
Near Luzerne St, Scranton, PA 18504
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