Tree falls on power lines causing fire risk in Omaha
Fire & ArsonA tree fell onto power lines in Omaha, causing the lines to catch fire and throw embers. The power line then fell onto a fence, creating a risk of a larger fire.
Audio|Source: Omaha Fire (TAC3)
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Transcript:
I'm off fire[3] from into 43. We're going to need you to expedite OPPD[1] to 5330 North 97th Ave. We do have a tree in the power lines that's actually on fire and throwing a lot of embers around. We're about to have a bigger issue here. We could put those towards the top of the list. Measure 43, that's 735330 North 97th Ave. We'll that LPD node and put us at the top of the list, 636. Medici's in route. I want to fire for Medicare 2. Are we in weather response? Or is this alpha since only medics gone? We have the response. We send an apparatus with us. Med2[2] location. Med2 location. I'm off fire from engine 43. Under 43. Do you advise OPPD, the power line just fell and landed on a fence? Clear, power line. fell and laid it on a fence.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
OPPD: Omaha Public Power District (utility emergency)
[2]
Med2: EMS/Medic Unit
[3]
fire: Confirmed fire incident
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Location mentioned:
Near N 97th Ave, Omaha, NE 68134
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