Leaning power pole sparks near Charles Street sparks concern, Rockford IL
Fire department arrives near 3333 Charles Street, where a leaning power pole and adjacent tree cause electrical sparking during wind gusts, raising safety concerns.
Audio|Source: Winnebago and Surrounding County Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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Attention, Quinn 3.
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Respond to the 3300 block of Charles Street.
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You're going to look in the alley behind 3333 Charles Street.
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Caller reports a power pole is leaning slightly.
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A tree next to the pole hits the power line when wind gusts, causing sparking.
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No wires are down at this time.
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Attention, Quinn 3, respond to the 3300 block of Charles Street, checking the alley behind 3333 Charles Street.
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Caller confirms the power pole is leaning slightly.
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A nearby tree strikes the power line during gusts, causing intermittent sparking.
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No wires are down or loss of power reported at this time.
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