Broken utility pole near McNaughton Ave, Buffalo NY
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a broken utility pole near McNaughton Ave in Buffalo. The pole appeared to be snapped in half behind a property. The utility company was notified and prioritized the repair. No heat signatures, fire, or injuries were detected, and nearby locations still had power.
Audio|Heard on: Cheektowaga Police & Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
01:39
Transcript:
00:00
We got a power pole snapped in half in the back near McNaughton Ave.
00:05
I'll try to get you a pole number in a minute.
00:10
That's Bravo, nice to go across.
00:18
Chief to all, go ahead.
00:19
Send me pole number (number withheld).
00:23
That's clear.
00:30
Rescue nine one, rescue captain.
00:37
Go ahead.
00:41
No heat signatures on the camera.
00:44
Those near McNaughton report they still have power.
00:50
That's clear.
00:56
Chief to all, rescue one.
01:00
Chief to all.
01:03
I know power companies are going to be very busy today, but if they can put this on a higher priority, it would be great.
01:15
Rescue 9-1, Cheektowaga Fire.
01:20
Go ahead.
01:24
National Grid notified, no ETA.
01:27
You're on the list.
01:30
That's where I think I still can hear everybody says power, just a pole is snapped and that's probably going to fall.
01:39
That's 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:
McNaughton Ave, Buffalo, NY 14225
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
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