Tree and power lines down near Vicksburg Ave, Tonawanda NY
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a scene near Vicksburg Ave for a downed tree that pulled power lines and caused an outage affecting nearby homes. National Grid was contacted to address the electrical hazard, and no injuries were reported. A separate call on Southwood involved a faulty detector, which was resolved without further issue.
Audio|Heard on: Tonawanda (Town) Fire Ch 1
Listen to dispatch call
02:20
Transcript:
00:00
Brighton Engine 6, respond to near Vicksburg Ave.
00:04
That is clear, Brighton Engine 6, you're responding near Vicksburg Ave.
00:09
Bright 9-4 is on location near Vicksburg Ave.
00:13
That is clear, Bright 9-4, you're on location on Vicksburg Ave.
00:17
Top fire, Vicksburg command.
00:22
Vicksburg command.
00:26
Can you start National Grid here? It is going to be near Vicksburg Ave.
00:30
We did have a tree come down in the backyard, taking out some wires.
00:34
There is no power here near Vicksburg Ave.
00:41
That's clear.
00:45
Engine 6 on location near Vicksburg Ave.
00:48
Engine 6 on location.
00:52
Engine 6 here near Vicksburg Ave.
00:54
Can you enter through and take a look in the backyard for me?
00:59
I don't want to control Bright 93.
01:03
Stand by.
01:07
Timeline of fire 2, Brighton 94.
01:14
Go ahead.
01:18
I have National Grid on the line inquiring if there are lines on the ground.
01:27
There are lines on the ground.
01:28
I am trying to get you a pole number right now.
01:32
That's close.
01:36
Timeline one four to fire two, Bright 9-3.
01:41
9-3. Be advised on Southwood.
01:45
It was a faulty detector.
01:46
Homeowner was advised.
01:47
Units in service from Southwood.
01:51
Yeah, it's clear.
01:52
Faulty detector.
01:53
Homeowner has been advised and you're returning.
01:56
Back in service from Southwood.
01:58
You're back in at 12.03.
01:59
10-1.5 control, clear.
02:04
Tonawanda Fire of expert command.
02:09
Vicksburg command, go ahead.
02:14
National Grid was notified, no estimated arrival time.
02:19
That's clear, thank you.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Vicksburg Ave, Tonawanda, NY 14150
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