Tree down causes power line damage in Buffalo, Buffalo NY
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and utility crews responded to a downed tree behind Wendell Avenue in Buffalo that brought down power lines and affected several houses. The primary electrical line was reported down between poles on Montrose, with both cable and phone lines also damaged. National Grid was notified and responded to the scene, and no immediate hazards were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Tonawanda (Town) Fire Ch 1
Listen to dispatch call
03:39
Transcript:
00:00
At this time we got one tree down behind Wendell Ave.
00:07
We do have a primary electrical line down.
00:09
We're going to need National Grid to get a pole number.
00:15
It's going to be inaccessible right now.
00:21
That's clear.
00:22
Well advised, National Grid.
00:24
Now you have a primary down.
00:31
Dispatch, do I have any other Kenilworth chiefs on the air responding?
00:38
Negative at this time.
00:43
Copy, thank you.
00:48
Dispatch one, no command.
00:51
Go ahead.
00:55
You can update National Grid, let them know the primary is down for about three to four houses in these backyards.
01:03
I do also have a Kenilworth unit going around the block to try to get a pole number for you.
01:09
We'll get back with that in a minute.
01:14
Okay, that's clear.
01:15
I'm on the phone with them now. I'll update them.
01:21
Wendell Command, just be advised National Grid is responding.
01:25
They have no ETA at this time.
01:31
Be advised too there's no immediate hazards at this time.
01:36
No arcing, no sparking.
01:54
First pole on Montrose side.
01:57
It's going to be (number withheld).
02:07
(number withheld) on Montrose is the pole number.
02:13
That's clear, (number withheld) on Montrose.
02:34
The next pole will be (number withheld).
02:39
(number withheld) primary is down from pole to pole.
03:28
Copy that. Dispatch, notify Verizon or Spectrum for their cable lines and phone lines.
03:38
We'll make that notification.
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Location mentioned:
Wendel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
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