Power pole fire on Sandy Level Rd sparks road closure, Bedford County VA
Power lines caused concern as a telephone pole fire on Sandy Level Road burned through, forcing road closure until safety was confirmed.
Audio|Source: Bedford County Fire and Rescue (Ops)
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Transcript:
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Patrick,
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Rush 13A. Rush 13A.
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Rush 13A is on scene.
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We have one telephone pole with active fire.
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We are getting you a pole number this time.
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Rush 13,
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we can handle, or you proceed at your own discretion.
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Before brush 13 copies,
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we'll go back to one.
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Is that for you, Greg?
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Two more.
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Clear you at 017.
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For Brush 13A.
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Yes, man, the pole was burned completely through and have about three foot of the pole.
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Down, the pole number is Appalachian 308-270.
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Two more, thank you, Mark, a minute.
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For Sandy Level Command.
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Sandy Level, please.
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Yes, ma'am.
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At this time, we have Sandy Level Road closed down.
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Go ahead, 1322.
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We're going to be here for a while until Appalachian gets the, confirms the power's shut down,
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because we've got a power line that crosses the road that could come down.
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Sandy Level Rd, Virginia
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