Tree topples on power lines causing blackout in West Peoria, West Peoria IL
Fire & ArsonA tree fell on power lines near North Cedar and Manor Parkway, causing smoke and a power outage, which led to road closures and emergency response in West Peoria.
Audio|Source: Peoria County Fire - Digital
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Transcript:
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Peoria Fire was dispatched for a tree incident.
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A tree fell across North Cedar near Manor Parkway.
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No one is injured.
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Power line is smoking.
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No one is inside the affected area.
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The county line area near Route 40 was mentioned.
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Going east from Route 40,
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near Blue Ridge Road, a tree fell on a power line, unknown if it's arcing.
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Spratcher 3.5 is on scene.
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Unit 375 on scene.
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C12 requested power control upon arrival.
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Confirmed simple.
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West Peoria County dispatcher confirms the location.
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Go ahead.
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117 North Cedar.
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Repeat, 117 North Cedar.
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The County Dispatch is acting with Crystal Fire units.
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This is a significant call.
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Personnel are on standby.
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In position.
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Assessing the scene.
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Power lines are down,
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a tree is down in the front yard.
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Power is out in the area.
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Dispatching to CWA and notifying Ameren about the downed high voltage lines.
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Police requested to block both ends of Cedar Street.
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Cars are trying to get through the blocked area.
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Message is safe.
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Location mentioned:
W Manor Pkwy & N Cedar Ave, West Peoria, IL 61604
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