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Hazardous Electrical Pole

1521 Pennsylvania St

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Summary

  • Firefighters in Memphis responded to a fire involving an electrical pole on Pennsylvania Street. The fire, affecting a Bell South pole connected to a ground wire, required the electricity to be cut for safety. Utility officials are involved in assessing the situation.

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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1521 Pennsylvania St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1521 Pennsylvania St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1521 Pennsylvania St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1521 Pennsylvania St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1521 Pennsylvania St.

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MFD Dispatch 1 · Apr 12, 6:40AM · 0:09
Dispatch Engine 10, do we have confirmation from 18T since GMW is not making a scene on this call? Standby, Engine 10.
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MFD Car to Car · Apr 12, 6:40AM · 0:12
Engine 10, I'm calling. Check, Engine 10. Per MLGW, they're advising the pole is a Bell South pole. And it's connected to a ground wire.
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MFD Car to Car · Apr 12, 6:40AM · 0:31
Dispatch,Engine10.Dispatch,Engine10.MWDNWcameforthissamecall.Thisisthethirdtimewe'vegoneoverthere.Iftheydon'tcuttheelectricitytothiscall,thispoleisgoingtocontinuetocatchfire.There'sliterallynothingwecandoifthey'renotgoingtoshowupandcuttheelectricitytothispole.Weruntheriskofshockingourguystryingtoputthisout.Iknowtheyrefusedtocomeonthelastcall.I'mnotsure.
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