Power lines down spark traffic concerns near 347 Williams St, Cumberland MD
Fire & ArsonMultiple power lines were reported down near Williams Street, obstructing traffic and prompting police and power company response due to safety concerns.
Audio|Source: Allegany County Fire
03:30
Transcript:
00:00
Hilltop Drive and Louisiana Avenue reported lines down, County 1.
00:05
Lines down reported at Hilltop Drive and Louisiana Avenue intersection, County 1, 21, 21, 27.
00:15
Unit 201-2 is in the area.
00:19
Page 1-2, responding now, 2139 hours.
00:27
Region 1, 2.
00:29
Possible lines down near Louisiana and Hilltop.
00:32
Another call received.
00:33
Lines possibly down near Maryland and Williams.
00:37
Line down, unknown if it's power line.
00:41
No arcing or fires detected.
00:42
Unit present on scene.
00:44
Incoming unit in position.
00:47
Acknowledged.
00:48
Will check the area.
00:52
Units 637 and 4137 responding.
00:58
Multiple reports and units on scene.
01:01
Fast response requested.
01:07
Major units 1-2 and Communications engaged.
01:08
Communications confirmed.
01:09
Additional calls indicate multiple lines down on Williams Street.
01:13
Likely location near shortcut from Hartleys toward Maryland Avenue.
01:17
Williams Street affected. No power outages reported so far.
01:25
Unit showing presence in area.
01:28
Adjusting patrol around corner.
01:30
Update will be provided upon location confirmation.
01:33
Copy.
01:35
Acknowledged.
01:36
2142 on scene.
01:41
Units 1, 2 investigating.
01:47
Units 1, 2 proceed.
01:54
Line down located.
01:55
Vehicle appears to be obstructing the downed line.
01:58
Vehicle obstruction noted. Near 849 Williams, just below the X-30 location.
02:04
Confirming location near 849 Williams.
02:10
Hospital area back in service.
02:13
Acknowledged.
02:16
CPD alerted to manage traffic coming from Maryland Avenue side to avoid line.
02:25
Confirming if downed line is power; power company dispatched.
02:33
Confirmed as power line.
02:36
Units still on scene with truck.
02:38
Unit to advise after assessment.
02:41
Acknowledged.
02:43
Clear route back to station confirmed.
02:48
Unit ready to depart.
02:55
Units Allegheny assigned.
02:56
Detective informed.
03:01
Page 1-2 for communication.
03:06
Go ahead.
03:07
Confirm address on Williams Street.
03:19
Line attached at near 347 Williams Street.
03:22
Correction confirmed, 347 Williams.
03:26
Confirmed 347 Williams.
03:28
2147 hours.
03:29
Phone call received.
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Location mentioned:
Williams St, Cumberland, MD 21502
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