Small tree fire caused by sparking power lines near residential area, Oklahoma City OK
Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a small fire in a tree near a residential area caused by sparking power lines. The fire did not spread to the house. A live power line was on the ground, sparking and causing the minor fire. The local electric company was contacted to handle the hazard. Fire crews stayed until the electric company arrived.
Audio|Source: Oklahoma City Fire
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Transcript:
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6.2. Respond to house fire.
00:03
At near North Prospect Avenue.
00:07
Time out. 1812.
00:14
17 is on scene.
00:16
Nothing visible. Single store of wood frame.
00:17
The investigation.
00:20
Dispatch clear, engine 17.
00:26
Dispatch 601-602 Engine 12 is come available off of personal assistance.
00:31
You got them on it now, too.
00:32
They were at McGuire Plaza.
00:38
Clear on that as an engine 12.
00:47
Engine 12 is on scene of the two-story residential structure.
00:52
It appears that the power lines close to the roof are sparking and giving off smoke.
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All other rigs go level 1 for right now.
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Engine 12 will be setting up Prospect Command.
01:07
My first driving ladder, come on in.
01:11
Engine 5 is level 1.
01:16
Dispac clearance in 12's prospect command looks like power lines are getting close to the roof.
01:22
Engine 601.
01:33
Stand all companies,
01:37
Engine 12 can handle this.
01:40
This is just going to be a small fire in the tree caused by the power lines.
01:44
It is not on the house or in the structure.
01:49
All other companies besides Engine 12 can return.
02:01
Engine 2, respond to down power lines.
02:05
At near North I-35 Service Road.
02:09
Time out, 1815.
02:14
Just by square, engine 12, return to everyone, small fire in the trees due the power lines, we'll call OG&E.
02:31
Engine 18, Disrash.
02:35
Go ahead, Engine 18.
02:36
Can you put me available so I can log back in my PC place?
02:44
Dispatch clear, Engine 18.
02:52
Engine 12 to dispatch, we can release Pack 1.
02:55
We'll be going back to ops.
03:01
Dispatch, clear releasing tackling will make fire.
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Dispatch Engine 2.
03:12
You do have a PD unit in route.
03:14
This came over from PD.
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Engine 12 to dispatch.
03:26
Go ahead, engine 12.
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I notify OG&E.
03:35
We do have a live line on the ground now.
03:39
It is sparking and causing a little bit of fire.
03:43
They might want to put a priority on this.
03:47
Dispatch is clear, engine 12.
03:56
Engine 12 to dispatch.
03:59
Bill for dispatch.
04:03
Poll number for OG&E is going to be 315-5-3-1.
04:09
Engine 12 is going to remain on scene until OG&E rise.
04:14
This is clear on poll 315-531.
04:18
OG&E has been contacted and updated with your previous message.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Prospect Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
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