Tree blocks road and downed power lines at Elko Rd intersection, Henrico County VA


A tree has fallen across the roadway near Elko Rd and Rail Dr, bringing down high-tension power lines and a utility line. The power lines are not sparking but present a hazard. Utility companies have been notified, and a detour is in place until the tree and lines are cleared.
Audio|Source: Henrico County Division of Fire
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Transcript:
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engine 314 radio cross road at Elko at Elko at Rail Drive or Mill Reef Road also have involvement of some high tension power lines the the Dominion will be the need to be notified as well
00:32
At radio, we could have a couple of HPD units respond out.
00:36
We'll need to set up a detour until the tree gets renewed.
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104, 1613.
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Radio of the engine 314.
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Jinga.
00:53
Is the power line sparking?
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Not sparking, but it's going to create a hazard and they're not going to be able to remove the tree from the roadway until they've taken care of it.
01:08
Might as well notify Verizon. It's also involving one of the airlines.
01:14
It's going to need to be reattached to the pole.
01:18
Dominion power will need to put up a new pole as well.
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