Downed power line with arcing at Saratoga Ave and Prospect Rd, San Jose CA
Fire & ArsonA downed power line with visible smoke and electrical arcing was reported near Saratoga Avenue and Prospect Road in San Jose. Firefighters confirmed active arcing on a high voltage line but no fire had spread, and all lines remained intact. The utility company was requested to respond to the scene for safety and repairs.
Audio|Source: San Jose Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 14, wire down with smoke or arcing, near Prospect Road and Saratoga Avenue.
00:05
Station 14's area.
00:11
As a TR 14 will handle the wire call.
00:15
Check 14.
00:20
As a fire, Air 3.
00:23
Air 3. Air 3.
00:26
Is there a command channel established for this event on Hillsdale or are you guys running down here in normal discussion? Air 3 just aren't normal. We just have one rig attached.
00:38
Hi copy.
00:39
Some of the patrol officers have some questions about the chemicals being used for the fumigation and stuff. Is there a way for them to get in contact with hit directly or if you could send a representative to them so they can talk to you?
00:53
Affirmative is they just want to put a phone number on the CAD event and then I can have the hazmat captain call them.
01:03
Copy that. I will have them put their number out or call you guys direct. Thank you.
01:08
I think. I think.
01:20
We're calling them now.
01:25
Engine 10, Medical, (number withheld) Tasselmont Avenue, Unit 7, near Park Woodway and Driftwood Drive. Station 10's area.
01:38
Agent 10, San Jose, this is actually for an alarm activation, not a medical.
01:42
Alarm activation for Engine 10, we're still triad.
01:49
Sunday, TR 14.
01:51
Tad 14?
01:54
We do have arcing on a high power line. All the lines are intact.
01:59
Nothing surrounding is catching on fire, but we do have active arcing.
02:03
We will need PG&EK to continue and if he can give us an UTA when possible.
02:08
Check 14 in first.
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Location mentioned:
Saratoga Ave & Prospect Rd, San Jose, CA 95129
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