Balloon stuck in power lines causes electrical arcing, Mantua Township NJ


A large balloon is caught in power lines near Jessups Mill Rd and Shaw Road in Mantua Township. It causes electrical arcing whenever it touches the high-voltage lines. Fire department was notified but no fire response needed. The incident may cause power disruptions or minor traffic delays.
Audio|Source: Gloucester County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Jessups Mill and Shaw Road in Mantua, a large balloon stuck in the wires.
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It's arcing every time it touches the high-voltage line. I want to make notification to AC on the number running already.
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Go ahead.
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Up in November 509-2.
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Jessups Mill and Shaw any need for fire power.
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Phaar.
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Yeah,
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no need for the fire department we're going to be able to do. So just working every time the wind blows.
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It's right across from 407 just over it.
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Okay.
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Jessups Mill Rd, Mantua Township, NJ
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