Small tree fire caused by power line contact


Emergency crews responded to a small fire in a tree caused by contact with a power line at 613 East First Street. The fire is contained to the tree, the power lines are still intact, and there is currently no immediate threat to the surrounding area.
Audio|Source: Mitchell Fire
01:27
Transcript:
Fire is needed at 613 east first. 613 east first have a tree that's touching a power line and starting a fire. 2 engine is going to be in or out 613 east first. 10 4 engine 8 Engine one, engine eight. Go ahead. Hey, if you guys want, give (name withheld) a call landline. He's just over there on First and Lawler. Maybe he can come throw a cone's up with you back in service. Small fire up in the tree. Power lines are still intact. Do we have Northwestern coming to this location? Negative, I haven't been able to call them yet. 10-4. At this time, there is no threat. We're going to sit on this for a little bit.
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Location mentioned:
Near E 1st Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301
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