Utility pole fire causes Route 8 closure in Utica


A utility pole caught fire and is at risk of falling, causing Route 8 to be closed between Steven Road and North Gage Road. Firefighters and police are managing the situation and directing traffic away from the area.
Audio|Source: Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison Counties Public Safety
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Transcript:
00:00the address.00:01Can you repeat that one more time?00:04The house is 7093 Safe Route 8.00:09I got cable, phone, across the road.00:12Call is getting ready to snap.00:20Fire control copy, 7993 Route 8.01:06for Polfire, 7093 State Route 8, Fire Control[1] 2, Deerfield, assist for 8.01:15Pull fire, assist traffic, 7093, State Route 8.01:20Crossroads, Subven Road, East, North Gage Road.01:24We currently have pulling on scene requesting your assistance with traffic at that area, 1954.01:37I spoke to this day to the date of the change.01:40I can retire it back if you need it.
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the address.
00:01
Can you repeat that one more time?
00:04
The house is 7093 Safe Route 8.
00:09
I got cable, phone, across the road.
00:12
Call is getting ready to snap.
00:20
Fire control copy, 7993 Route 8.
01:06
for Polfire, 7093 State Route 8, Fire Control[1] 2, Deerfield, assist for 8.
01:15
Pull fire, assist traffic, 7093, State Route 8.
01:20
Crossroads, Subven Road, East, North Gage Road.
01:24
We currently have pulling on scene requesting your assistance with traffic at that area, 1954.
01:37
I spoke to this day to the date of the change.
01:40
I can retire it back if you need it.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Fire Control: Fire department command
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Location mentioned:
Near NY-8, Utica, NY 13502
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