Tree falls on power lines causing brief fire in Michigan, Monroe County MI


A tree fell onto power lines near Route Road and Minx Road in Michigan, snapping two lines and causing a brief fire. The fire is now out, but the lines are still arcing and sparking.
Audio|Source: Monroe County Sheriff, Monroe City Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Go ahead of the south fire respond to the area near Route Road crosses our cemetery and Minx Road
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Caller was cutting a tree that fell into the power lines and snapped two lines off the teapost. There was a brief fire that is now out. No wires are on the ground but there is arcing and sparking.
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Location mentioned:
Minx Rd, Michigan
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