Firefighters respond to power line incident near Lima Dr, Westerville OH
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Westerville responded to an apparent electrical hazard near Lima Drive, where a branch had fallen onto power lines. The area was checked for potential fire risk and electric utility personnel were requested to inspect the site. No active fire was ultimately found.
Audio|Heard on: Westerville Police, Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
01:39
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 112, respond near Lima Drive.
00:04
Coming in reference to a power line pole that has caught on fire.
00:09
Engine 112, near Lima Drive for electric pole that's caught on fire.
00:14
Respond on Westerville Firegrounds 1, time out 2013.
00:24
Radio to 589, check in.
00:28
I'm good.
00:31
2014.
00:35
Do you see one on my service?
00:38
2019.
00:47
Engine 112 to Westerville.
00:52
Engine 112.
00:57
This is going to be in the rear area.
01:00
I know in the notes you have maybe between two houses.
01:03
And we will need to have AEP come out here.
01:05
It is a branch that has fallen into the line.
01:09
It is not on fire,
01:10
but they'll need to come out and take a look.
01:16
I copy. AEP needs to be contacted at (number withheld).
01:25
Engine 112, just to confirm you said in the rear?
01:32
Affirmative.
01:34
In the rear area.
01:39
You're clear.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Lima Dr, Westerville, OH 43081
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