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Cable fire reported near East 54th and Portland Ave

Heard on: Tacoma Police Dispatch - South
01:50
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He's being flagged down on Portland Avenue East and East Fifty Fourth Street.
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Portland Ave E & E 54th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
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As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was flagged down near East 54th Street and Portland Avenue East regarding a possible utility pole fire. Upon investigation, the issue appeared to be a burning cable wire on the pole. The fire was no longer active, and utilities were contacted to inspect the site.

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