Tree on power lines causes fire near US-60 East, Morehead KY
Fire & ArsonA tree fell on power lines near US-60 East causing arcing and flames. Multiple transformers exploded in the nearby area. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene.
Audio|Source: Rowan County Fire/EMS/Public Works Agencies
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More add to 300 first responders need a response to near US-60 East.
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Near US-60 East.
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Near US-60 East is going to be Route 5 recovery. They advise that they have a tree that is falling down on the power lines. They advise that it is arcing and there is some flames at this time. Again, that's going to be near US-60 East.
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Near US-60 East.
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Port engine two.
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Engine 2. Engine 2.
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The engine two is now.
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Head for engine tube.
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Did you know what electric service is in that area?
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More than the Great Lurie CC or KU, I believe.
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104.
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More at 3.01.
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It should be Kentucky Utilities.
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104301. 104301.
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through buildings nearby area where we're actually flying.
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Pige2L call back and confirm.
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Never.
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Morehead, Engine 2.
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Go ahead.
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They advised that it was going to be in behind of the building. They advised it's going to be in the tree lot.
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Safe one.
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We just received two other calls, a couple of people are abutton, possible transformers blow in three different ones in the area of near US-60 East.
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I'm saying, well, morning.
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May I'll tell you. I'll tell you.
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Stand by the authority's public service.
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Stay moment.
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Engine 2 is driving on the scene.
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Nothing showing us yet in what date here in just a second.
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Show engine 2 a initial fire plan. Okay for engine 2. I'm still public services.
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KU.
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Cancel.
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Location mentioned:
Near US-60, Morehead, KY 40351
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