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Firefighters in Elmhurst, New York, responded to a fire caused by burning overhead wires that damaged two vehicles and prompted evacuations in a two-block apartment complex. Con Edison has been called to address the situation.

Two Cars Damaged From Burning Overhead Wires

46 to Queens. Battalion 46, K. Yeah, Queens, currently we have two lines stretched. We still have wires burning on 53 Avenue from Seabird to Van Horn. And approximately half the houses on 53 are without power.

46 to Queens. Battalion 46, K. Yeah, Queens, currently we have two lines stretched. We still have wires burning on 53 Avenue from Seabird to Van Horn. And approximately half the houses on 53 are without power.10-4. Time now is 1300 hours.

Firefighters report two hoses are in use to tackle the burning wires, and half the houses on 53th Avenue are without power.

 Were you able to clear that house that we gave you or any structures that might be involved?

 The house at 5405 is checked out. Everything is good there.

Queens to the 46. 46. Were you able to clear that house that we gave you or any structures that might be involved? The house at 5405 is checked out. Everything is good there. 10-4, 1250 to 234.

Firefighters confirm the house has been checked and poses no immediate danger.

Firefighters confirm that the house at the location has been checked and is clear of any immediate danger.

Alright, Queens to the 46. 46. On Engine 287's last report, we gave ConEd all that information and they are trying to round up a crew, just send me your location right now. Okay, 10-4, thank you.

Alright, Queens to the 46. 46. On Engine 287's last report, we gave ConEd all that information and they are trying to round up a crew, just send me your location right now. Okay, 10-4, thank you.1250234.

Con Edison is gathering a crew to address the burning wires situation.

Con Edison has been requested to respond to the scene, and officials confirm that burning wires are affecting the area between 53rd Avenue and 54th Avenue.

 Unit by Con Ed, we have overhead wires burning on 53 Ave and 54 Ave, from Seabury to Van Horn.

 Some of the wires have dropped down. One wire dropped down on two cars and burned the cars. That's been knocked down and extinguished.

46 to Queens. Battalion 46. Unit by Con Ed, we have overhead wires burning on 53 Ave and 54 Ave, from Seabury to Van Horn. Some of the wires have dropped down. One wire dropped down on two cars and burned the cars. That's been knocked down and extinguished. Thank you.

Firefighters report that an overhead wire dropped down and caught fire, damaging two vehicles.

 286, you just showed EMS assigned, standby. 287, your message?

 You can transmit our box, Queens. Looks like we have two blocks of primary wires burning, starting to come down. Have a couple cars starting to catch.

Age 7 to Queens. 286, you just showed EMS assigned, standby. 287, your message? You can transmit our box, Queens. Looks like we have two blocks of primary wires burning, starting to come down. Have a couple cars starting to catch. Alright, 10-

4287, check the address, 54 near Show 5 Sheebury, or Sheebury near 54 Avenue.

 Report of wires burning attached to the house.

 The caller was very excited, sounded like they were evacuating.

4287, check the address, 54 near Show 5 Sheebury, or Sheebury near 54 Avenue. Report of wires burning attached to the house. The caller was very excited, sounded like they were evacuating. 287, 10-4, we're checking and advising.

Firefighters are responding to a two-block apartment complex where primary wires are burning; evacuations are underway as parked vehicles are starting to catch fire.

Edress 54, additional 5 Seabury Street, between 54 Avenue and 55 Avenue, reporting wires burning attached to a house.

 Queens box after initial 3126, the address 54 additional 5 Seabury Street, between 54 Avenue and 55 Avenue, wires burning attached to the house.

26, do you have EMS assigned to this box 8?

Edress 54, additional 5 Seabury Street, between 54 Avenue and 55 Avenue, reporting wires burning attached to a house. Queens box after initial 3126, the address 54 additional 5 Seabury Street, between 54 Avenue and 55 Avenue, wires burning attached to the house. Engine 286 to Queens. 286.26, do you have EMS assigned to this box 8?

Firefighters are responding to a report of burning wires that are attached to a house.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 54-05 Seabury St.

Two Cars Damaged From Burning Overhead Wires

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