Tree falls on power line near Jim Avenue causing sparks, Emmett ID


A tree fell on a power line near Jim Avenue causing sparks. The power line is about 25 yards from a house. Residents are staying away from the line while waiting for the power company to arrive.
Audio|Source: Emmett Fire
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Transcript:
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New County Fire District 1 respond near Jim Avenue for a tree that fell on top of a power line.
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It's currently sparking.
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The power line is probably 25 yards away from the house and any other hazards.
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And the tree that parks like 8 inches in diameter.
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Again, near Jim Avenue.
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I'll be contacting idle power as well.
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Hi, Sheriff, April, coming to teach you.
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I'm going to take you.
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Talk to my quick.
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Okay,
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Mr. Chair, April.
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April.
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You can't show me on scene.
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There's a tree limb on the power line.
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The power still acts to the house.
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All residents are waiting the line and wait for idle power to show up.
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All other units can stand down.
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Emmett, ID 83617
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