Lightning strike ignites transformer and pole, Colorado Springs CO
Fire & ArsonThe audio is a dispatch recording describing two main events. First, a medical emergency near Woodmore Drive involving a 28-year-old male with bleeding and breathing problems. Second, a lightning strike on Perry Drive that ignited a power pole and transformer. The recording also mentions an outside fire near Fleming St that could be connected. Emergency responders are being sent to the scenes.
Audio|Source: El Paso County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
Dispatch reports a medical call near Woodmore Drive for a sick person. Responding units report a hemorrhage and laceration on a 28-year-old male who is conscious but breathing irregularly and coughing up blood. Separately, a lightning strike on Perry Drive hit a pole and transformer and started a fire. There is also an outside fire near Fleming St that may be related. Emergency units are responding.
Dispatch reports a medical call near Woodmore Drive for a sick person. Responding units report a hemorrhage and laceration on a 28-year-old male who is conscious but breathing irregularly and coughing up blood. Separately, a lightning strike on Perry Drive hit a pole and transformer and started a fire. There is also an outside fire near Fleming St that may be related. Emergency units are responding.
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Location mentioned:
Near Fleming St, Colorado Springs, CO 80911
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