Tree leaning on power line causes smoke and road closure, Washington County OR


A tree is leaning on a power line near Northwest Dixie Mountain Road, causing smoke but no flames. The road is closed and the power company is responding.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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CERCOM, Oregon Department of Forestry Engine 4162 on Ops 34.
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confirming that's engine 4152.
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4162.
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Copy the engine 4162 on Opti4-34.
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Go ahead.
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Engine 4162 will be interrupted, a miscellaneous powerline fire in the Dixie Mountain area.
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In 4162, it's going to be a miscellaneous fire. It was sent to Northwest Dixie Mountain Road.
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It's a tree against the power line reported as smoking. The lines are holding up the tree. No active flames.
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The R.B.
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noted that the road was not passable.
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We have notified PGE.E.
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They said they already had someone heading that area to patrol.
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And they are in route.
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Location mentioned:
NW Dixie Mountain Rd, Oregon 97133
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