Sparking wires prompt emergency alarm at busy Waterloo intersection, Waterloo IA
Fire & ArsonSparking electrical wires at the intersection of Burbank and Orchard were reported and addressed by emergency crews and MidAmerican Energy to prevent potential hazards.
Audio|Source: Black Hawk County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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302 for some sparking wires in the area of Burbank and Orchard.
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302 for sparking wires in the area of Burbank and Orchard Street.
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Time on at 639.
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375-0-0-0-0-0-0.
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10-4[1] at 641.
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3.02's in route.
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Thank you.
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You're heading to the area of Burbank and Orchard.
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Then a gentleman called in, he saw what looked like some power lines still attached, but blowing in the wind and sparking.
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They did stop for a brief time, but they...
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We're sparking again at the time of the call.
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He's going to hang around the area just in case he approaches you guys in the area of Burbank and Orchard Street.
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Ten four, can you contact MidAmerican Energy about this as well?
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Ten four.
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Dispatch 302?
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Can you place a call to MidAmerican Energy about this?
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Sparking wires?
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10-4[1].
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Can't work.
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Jackson County and Arkansas City-1, Jessica.
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Move over Jackson.
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June York Company ambulance is found in the area of 130th Street and 160th Avenue.
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130th Street and 150th Avenue sounds like this is a sporty collision.
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Sounds like one subject excuse.
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Trapped, are you in?
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Yes, Mark. What city is this in?
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Location.
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Yes, Mark.
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302 is on scene.
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MidAmerican Energy actually is already here,
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addressing the issue.
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We'll discuss it with them.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgment (Message received / OK)
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Location mentioned:
Orchard St & Burbank Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
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