Excavation exposes live electrical wire, sparks


Audio reports excavation in a vacant lot uncovered a live electrical wire, causing minor arcing and sparking. Fire department and the utility company were notified.
Audio|Source: Traverse Bay Area Public Safety
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Transcript:
Central's Beijing First Alarm[1] and a hot electrical wire, Carfield Township, 1,603 Woodward Avenue. It's going to be a vacant lot. (name withheld) was doing some excavation work and pulled up what he believes is a hotline with an extension cord that was attached to it. There was some minor arcing and sparking. We are calling consumers as well. Paging for Metro Engine 1. 957, tucking your status.
Police codes explained
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First Alarm: Fire Department initial response to a fire or electrical hazard
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Location mentioned:
Near Woodward Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
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