Large tree blocks road and sparks power line fire in Perry Township, Armstrong County PA
A massive tree fell on Armstrong Road near Briggs Lane, blocking traffic and igniting downed power lines. Firefighters rushed to control flames and secure the hazardous scene.
Audio|Source: Armstrong/Westmoreland Public Safety
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Transcript:
00:00
Service 99? All right, this will be a very large tree, completely blocking the road.
00:08
Don't look like any lines involved right now.
00:15
38, Tech 7.
00:21
Fire Dispatch, Service 99.
00:26
Go ahead.
00:28
Okay, there are lines involved.
00:29
I'll get you a poll number.
00:58
SP 100, check for an open mic.
01:05
Require any additional equipment on site?
01:12
You might want to just roll your squad down here because if for some reason this gets burned through before they get here, we're going to have to shut this whole road down.
01:24
Copy.
01:29
Tomorrow line, station 53, respond to place a 101.
01:34
Armstrong road near Briggs Lane, wires.
01:38
Sisting 99 up fire attack 10.
01:45
Space is in the residence, we're going on.
01:56
On Armstrong Road,
01:58
poll number is (number withheld).
02:05
(number withheld). Lines are down but not on the road.
02:13
1040. Last 10 was there if I are...
02:20
5-6-2-10. I'm out on Armstrong Road.
02:26
1627
02:31
Okay, I'm here we're out 1627
02:39
Lenton for response 2920 Scott L.
02:42
Smithon Road California by Act 11.
02:44
Station 53 response and 801 Armstrong Road. Got on wire $699 on firetack 10.
02:53
24 turns out one Three feet
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Location mentioned:
Armstrong Rd, Perry Township, PA 16041
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