Power pole struck by lightning near Jake's Corners, Payson AZ


A power pole near Jake's Corners, north of Payson, was struck by lightning. It is emitting a burning smell but there is no smoke or flames. Fire and utility crews are responding to the scene.
Audio|Source: Payson Fire Department
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Transcript:
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Engine 11, special duty assignment will be a mutual aid 57564 North AZ Highway 188 for a power pole struck by lightning, burning smell, no smoke or flame.
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Engine 11, special duty assignment, 57564, North AZ Highway, 188, Jake's Corners, for a power pole struck by lightning, burning smell, no smoke or flame.
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Alarm,
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Engine 11 en route.
00:38
Has APS been advised to this incident with the power pole at Jake's Corners?
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Under 11, that is affirmative. APS was the original reporting party who advised GCSO and GCSO advised us.
00:56
They advised it's going to be a power pole in the area of Jake's Corners, unknown exactly which one was struck.
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All right, can you get a GTA for APS as far as release?
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Hello, I'm Crosby, we'll get by now.
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Location mentioned:
Payson, AZ 85541
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