Tree down blocks road and damages power lines, Brookeville MD


A tree has fallen across the road near Gregg Road, blocking it. The tree damaged power and telephone lines. The road is closed while crews work to clear the tree and restore services.
Audio|Source: Montgomery County MD Fire Rescue 7A1 Ops 1
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Transcript:
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717, Montgomery, have a poll number when you're ready.
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Goodbye, rest, engine 717.
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Bryce Granger, 717, go ahead.
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PEPCO poll number (number withheld), near Gregg Road.
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I've got a tree down across the road.
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The road is closed.
00:27
It took out the power line and telecom, so County Road is going to also need to come out and clear this tree out of here.
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The rescue engine 717 roughly how big in diameter is a tree?
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12 to 18 inches
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Okay, we'll notify PEPCO and county roads 1632
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Location mentioned:
Near Gregg Rd, Brookeville, MD 20833
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