Electrical hazard with live wire reported in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale FL
An electrical hazard with a live wire was reported near Second Avenue and 7th Street in Fort Lauderdale. Callers reported an electric cable in the trees caught fire and exploded. Fire personnel responded and requested the power company to be notified.
Audio|Source: Broward County Fire/Rescue
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Transcript:
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On the last electrical hazard, was there anything found?
00:06
Negative. We searched the area near Second Avenue and 7th Street.
00:16
Copy.
00:17
I... It's coming back over near Southwest Second and Southwest 7th Street.
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Copy, we'll check that area.
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It shows back and route.
00:32
Copy, 606.
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On 63, a 2-163 respond, electrical hazards,
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near Avondhill Drive, Unit 3, 607.
00:51
Is that 6606? OV.
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Copy 607. The 6-3 responding.
01:04
Engine 6-3 responding.
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Callers advising an electric cable in the trees on fire and it exploded.
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Also be advised that there's an officer safety flag for the outer area on your MDPs to wait.
01:23
All right.
01:26
Just confirming, are you arrival?
01:30
Affirmative. Affirmative.
01:33
Copy 16.
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7 Rescue 6-1.5.
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6.1.5 trouble breathing.
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617, northwest 21st court.
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6.08.
01:52
In reference to our calls,
01:54
we found it down the line.
01:56
We're going to need FPL to be notified.
01:59
I will respond, please.
02:03
Is the wire lives?
02:08
Yes.
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And it's the engine one?
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Location mentioned:
SW 2nd Ave & SW 7th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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