Large trees block Smoke Ridge Drive, heavy equipment needed, North Augusta SC


Several large trees are blocking or threatening Smoke Ridge Drive near 125 Smoke Ridge Drive. One tree is bent and under strain. Emergency crews say the situation is too hazardous to handle without heavy equipment and have requested assistance from the county or Department of Transportation.
Audio|Source: Edgefield County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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County control the 605. I spoke like the complaint and he stated that it's going to be on smoke ridge drive, possibly towards the end of the roadway.
00:12
We're feeding down to smoke ridge.
00:17
Dispax, we're on scene. It's going to be right near Smoke Ridge.
00:25
I copy near Smoke Ridge.
00:40
6.05, go ahead.
00:45
We've got three trees here and one tree is bent by the larger one, it's under a tremendous tort. We're going to need either DOT or the county, whoever's responsible for this road to get in here with heavy equipment and get this move. It's too dangerous for us to cut.
01:03
6.05, I copy on and try and get some...
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Location mentioned:
Near Smoke Ridge Dr, North Augusta, SC 29860
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