Power lines hit tree, cause small fire in Waterford, Oakland County MI
Fire & ArsonCallers report power lines contacting a tree and arcing, which briefly ignited the tree but was put out. The location given is 1140 LaSalle Avenue. The audio also mentions unrelated medical reports: a man with back pain, a person bleeding from the head, and an elderly woman who is conscious.
Audio|Source: Oakland County Fire/EMS Dispatch Only - All County (P25)
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Transcript:
South Rochester Road and East Auburn Road. In the plaza parked by the Target, a male walked up saying his back hurts. Patient appears to be about 30 years old and is complaining of pain. Residents reported someone with bleeding from the back of the head. Medical: a 94-year-old female, conscious and breathing. Fuller reports power lines are hitting a tree, arcing and sparking. The tree briefly caught fire but the fire is now out. Caller at 1140 LaSalle Avenue reports wires hitting a tree and sparking.
South Rochester Road and East Auburn Road. In the plaza parked by the Target, a male walked up saying his back hurts. Patient appears to be about 30 years old and is complaining of pain. Residents reported someone with bleeding from the back of the head. Medical: a 94-year-old female, conscious and breathing. Fuller reports power lines are hitting a tree, arcing and sparking. The tree briefly caught fire but the fire is now out. Caller at 1140 LaSalle Avenue reports wires hitting a tree and sparking.
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Location mentioned:
Near LaSalle Ave, Waterford Township, MI 48328
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