Tree falls on power lines causing fire risk, Montgomery County TX


A tree fell on live power lines near Medion Meadows Trail, causing smoke and electrical arcing. No injuries were reported. A neighbor tried to prevent the fire from spreading by spraying water. The power company was notified.
Audio|Source: Montgomery County Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Engine 86, live wires, near Medion Meadows Trail. Engine 86, live wires, near Meijan Meadows Trail, cross streets, Slum Trail, and Semi Road. Map,
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188, Victor, respond on FD2.
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Alarm, Equipment 114.
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Equipment 114.
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Yes, could you, can we request a medic to come to this address?
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Is you either emergent or non-emergent?
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Non-emergent is fine.
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That's your suit.
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Ritchin Meadows Trail.
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Klonpart is reporting the tree and fell to the power lines.
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Smoke and arching are visible. I noticed the lines are down. No one is injured.
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I also advised that her neighbor was attempted to keep the lines from catching fire with a sprayer.
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You should be able to make access through the dispatched address.
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We're calling the power company now.
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Trail, Texas
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