Tree falls on power lines, causing fire and outages


A tree fell onto power lines on 1860 Sexton Road in Howell, Michigan, starting a fire and cutting power to nearby homes. Firefighters responded and multiple units were sent.
Audio|Source: Livingston County Fire and EMER
01:21
Transcript:
Station 23, how all fire, respond for an eligible hazard at 1860 Sexton Road, 1860 Sexton Road, Cross the County Farm and Marion Township. Callers see to the tree is on fire after it fell on the power lines. Central's out of 1716. Station 23, how old fire, respond for an eligible hazard, Marion Township, 1860, Sexton Road, 1860, Sexton Road, the cross of Connie Farm Road. Caller reports the three on fire after it fell on the power line. Central's out of 1716 with your second tone. Central Captain 23 responding. Last unit, go again. Central Chief 23 is responding also. You can hold 20 units in quarters. I drove engine 80. Menge80. Separate houses. I'll get you the second address here in just a second. But yeah, trees down on the power lines, pull them from the house. They do not have power. Clear lines down, pull the two houses getting the second address shortly. It's okay.
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Location mentioned:
Near Sexton Rd, Howell, MI 48843
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