Construction crew hits unmarked electric line causing smoke, Merton WI


A construction crew hit an unmarked electric line causing initial smoke. There was no ongoing fire, arcing, or injuries reported.
Audio|Source: Waukesha County Fire - West
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Transcript:
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Merton engine 44, Med 44, Charlie Love response for an electrical hazard, near highway Ease and Edward.
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Callers indicating they got up an electric line that was not marked properly.
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They said when they initially hit the line, there was smoke right when they hit the line, but nothing smoking currently, no arcing, no spark.
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Meds 71. Meds 71.
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We have an EPA, oh, they forgot at EPG.
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Stand 4. Tennessee Street Command, 10 in a mark.
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It just looks like a construction crew hit a wire here.
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There's no one heard. There's no arcing or anything like that.
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They do are, they have been in contact with the energy through on our way out.
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Home renews will be clear and in-quartered.
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Message, Steve.
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Merton, WI
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