Brush fire caused by downed power line on I‑77, Wood County WV
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a brush fire on I‑77 in West Virginia after a power line came down near mile marker 162. The fire was reported to be spreading quickly, and multiple stations were dispatched to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Wood County Sheriff Dispatch, Parkersburg PD/Fire, Belpre PD/Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:19
Transcript:
00:00
77 northbound mile marker 162,
00:03
77 northbound mile marker 162.
00:07
Power line down started a brush fire.
00:10
Appears to be spreading quickly.
00:12
Time of alert 1354.
00:17
Still off 46.
00:22
Acknowledged, 1356.
01:04
Central Station 7D, Station 40,
01:08
77 northbound mile marker 162.
01:12
Power line came down,
01:13
Advising large brush fire as a result.
01:18
Tower at 1357.
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Location mentioned:
I-77, West Virginia
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