Tree limb causes power line arcing near South 5th St, Midlothian TX
Fire & ArsonA tree limb blowing in the wind caused a power line to arc near South 5th Street. Emergency responders confirmed no electrical hazard after inspection and blocked the road as a precaution.
Audio|Source: Ellis County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Advise Oncor,
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we don't have a problem with the Transformer. What we have is the tree limb blowing in the wind,
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causing the power line to arc.
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Proceed.
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Is there a poll number?
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It's between polls.
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near South 5th St is the most accurate address. I can get you one of the polls.
00:37
They're trying to locate some cables that were struck at near Southampton Road. Right now, they're currently unable to locate those cables, but they're going to be near Southampton Road in front of the Christian Church.
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And for you can put me an answer to that call on the latter. You can wait.
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George 707-986. I know if I could repeat.
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If you could repeat for confirmation.
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6.
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John,
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Robert, 6.
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Adam,
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Tom, 9, Frank,
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George,
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707,
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986.
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Where is you?
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6-174776.
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One out of four of five county.
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One out of four of five, so one out of four away, I'll be closer to that.
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Then you guys, I'll take that crash.
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One out of four way, one out of four or five, you can disregard, we head that way. We need to target.
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Ten, four. Ten, four.
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Yes, that's what's important?
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90120, clear warning.
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9120 receive.
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Engine 4 is out.
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Recease engine 4, Shady11, 1217.
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The contact point for the tree and the power line is directly near South 5th.
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So we should be able to use that.
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Yes, sir, they were able to find it.
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Receive.
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The engine 701?
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Engine 701, go ahead.
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Yes, man, we're going to be clear. The Long Corrift came out, stated the line wasn't touching neither line, and there's no electrical hazard. We were able to block the road off with some codes were on scene.
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Received, engine 701 clear, 1218.
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Location mentioned:
Near S 5th St, Midlothian, TX 76065
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