Tree fire likely from lightning near power line reported


The fire department responded to a report of a tree on fire, likely caused by lightning. The fire was out when they arrived. They also notified the utility company about a tree on a power line.
Audio|Source: Johnson County Fire/EMS
03:15
Transcript:
Cross streets are west. Zone 1. Respond to investigation. At 611, Keswick Drive. Iowa City. Cross streets are Westgate Street and Wheaton Drive. Engine 2. Zone 1. Respond to investigation. At 611, Keswick Drive, Iowa City. Cross streets are Westgate Street and Wheaton Drive. Check out truck one's unseen, investigated. Offie. (Name withheld), I'm 313, we're on scene. On scene. On scene. 2 Acknowledge. You've on 7. 2007. 2,07. 2.7. You're going to... 611-Kezv Drive. There was a tree that was on fire has since been extinguished. They think it's a blown transformer. To acknowledge. Check on the truck one. Trupland. The pole that was struck by lightning is a transformer on there, but it was not the transformer that blew. A mid-American or the utility company is going to want to know. Trufflin's good sir. We can't go back in service. Copy. Second amount 32. Go ahead. Can you do a position our last call, if you gave a chance. J-Com, Sullen 313. I'm going. I'm trying to find a core engineer park ranger that's got his truck park down here. Can you get a hold of them and have them meet me at their pickup? Having. So on they're walking over to you. Copy, thank you. J-Com from NG2. Go ahead. You have Mid-America know there was a tree hanging on a power line at 715 Kiswick. Okay. Talk to Coral Engineer. They've got the roadblock down here. There's a whole sign at the top. Mid-American's already been contacted. 313 is going to be back in service. Ever.
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Location mentioned:
Near Keswick Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
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