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Live Wires Arcing After Tree Fell on Them at Intersection

E 95th St & Avenue L, Canarsie, Brooklyn

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  • A large tree fell on power lines and parked vehicles at the intersection of E 95th St and Avenue L in Brooklyn, leading to street closures. Firefighters contained the situation and requested Con Edison and Parks Department assistance to address the damaged wires.

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A large tree has fallen onto a house, blocking the front entrance. Parks has been notified.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
10-4,we'reresponding.Treedownonthehouse.10-4.AlltheUnicornQueens.3-1-4toQueens.3-4-2-9-2.3-1-4,youcanmakethis10-42.You'remakinganincident.It'salargetreeintoahouse.It'sblockingtheirfrontentrance.NotifyParks.10-4.

Wires are down on a car, but no one is inside, according to firefighters.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:23
2-5-3-1-6AvenueO,wehavesecondarywiresdownacrossthestreetontopofthecar.Noone'sinthecaratthismoment.10-4.1-8-3-5,dispatcher2-1-4.We'regoingtolietocompany1-0-6.

According to firefighters, they will remain on scene until utility crews arrive to address the downed wires.

Bronx FDNY · 0:27
3-1.3-1,justconfirm,you're10-8.3-1,10-4,10-8.10-4,3-1.Engine8-9tothebranch.Engine8-9,goahead.Engine8-9,box4-1-3-8isgoingtobea10-4-8,code2.Wehavewiresdowninthestreet,we'regoingtoremainunseenuntilConradarrives.

Firefighters report three secondary wires in the street and request police for traffic control. Con Edison has been updated.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
ElLado1-7-0toBrooklyn.ElLado1-7-0.Thankyou,updateConEd,wehavethreesecondarywiresinthestreetandwestillneedPDfortrafficcontrol.10-4,everybody'sbeennotified.7-0,10-4.Engine3-0-9toBrooklyn.Company3-0-9.Engine3-0-9,canIhaveConEdandPDrespond?

Firefighters have requested Parks to cut a tree leaning on power wires.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
LadderCompanycallingQueens.Ladder115toQueens,wehave42atyourbox.PleasehaveParksComtocutupatreethat'sleaningonpowerwires.Careful,115,you're10-8.10-8.Engine3,1.Queens,Ladder165.44toQueens.Alright.Queens,Ladder165.Ladder165.Ladder165,10-8.

According to firefighters, they are working to remove the tree and have requested police for traffic control due to live wires.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Box3respondforfinalremovalofthetree.10-4,176,10-8.10-4,10-8.2-8,2-8.2-8,Battalion.Box4,132,wehave291operatingalineontoaconduitriseratapole.AndcanyoualsoputinacallforPD?WehavelivewiresburningontheintersectionofMetropolitanand65thStreetfortrafficcontrol.2-8,thisisBob.

Firefighters report primary wires burning along the block and request urgent utility assistance.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
downat85-6988thStreetonprimarywiresandahousewehaveprimarywiresburningupanddowntheblockon88thStreetwehaveoneprecautionarylinestretchcouldyouputapriorityforutility?10-43-9it'sgoingtobeawhile3-910-4Queensland1-6-01-1-7-01-6-01-1-7-01-6-0-U-10-81-4-10-81-1-7

An ambulance is requested for a civilian reportedly hit by a wire at the scene.

Firefighters have taped off both sides of the street around the fallen tree. Con Edison and Parks are updated.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Engine9-0totheBronx.Engine9-0,OK.3-0-5-6,youcangowiththe40code2.Wetapedoffbothsidesofthestreetaroundthetree.AndjustupdateConEdandForestDepartment.10-4,they'vebeenonthebus.That's2-0-2-6,Ascension4-9-6.Thankyou.

Firefighters confirm a tree and primary wires are down, and they are coordinating further assistance.

Bronx FDNY · 0:26
8-9totheBronx.8-9,goahead.4-1-3-8,we'vegotatreedown,primarywiresaredownaswell.That'sgoingtobeatthataddress,andthepolenumberisgoingtobe5-5-7-6.We'regoingtoneedcomments.10-4-3-9.5-6-0,goback.

A fallen tree has knocked down a retaining wall and several primary wires, leaving nine houses without power.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Italian2-0totheBronxBox9984,wehadaretainingwallknockeddownasaresultofalargetreefallingdown.Italsotookdownseveralprimarywires.WecurrentlyhaveninehousesonHollywoodAvenuewithoutpower.Thebestpoletoaccessitfromis7848.

A Citizen user's live video shows power lines arcing with firefighters in the area.

Firefighters report multiple houses without power and a downed traffic light at the intersection. The area is taped off.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Youcanmakethisboxa10-40code2,1-27-10-8.10-4-1-2-7.AlltheUnicornQueens.Ladder1-3toQueens.1-38.Box4-2-7-2.Youcanmakea40code2.Wehavebarkingsecondarywires,multiplehouseswithoutpower.I'dbeadvisedattheintersectionof5-2-Avenueand6-9-Street,wehaveadownedtrafficlight.Wetapedoffthearea.10-4-1-3-8.40code2.

According to firefighters, the primary wires are burning on the ground.

Bronx FDNY · 0:16
9-9-8-4,HEOPCONNET,electricrespond,wehaveprimarywiresdownonthegroundthatareburningatthistime,OK?10-4,Battalion2-0.

Con Edison is responding to address the downed wires, and the area remains secured for safety.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Company,3-2-6.3-2-6.Thesamemessage.IhaveConEdrespond.Wehavewiresdown.We'requarteringoffthearea.10-4toCode2.We're10-8.10-4,3-2-6.Ladder1-2-5toQueens.Queens.1-65,callingQueens.1-6-5,youcallingQueens?Negative,Ladder1-2-5toQueens.Queens.1-6-5toQueens.

According to firefighters, a live wire sparking in the street and have cordoned off the area for safety.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Multiplehousesaffected.TAP4,youremainonsceneorgoontonight?We'restilloperating,clearingtrees,branchesthatarenotaffectedwiththepower.TAP4Engine293toQueens.293We'regoingtorequireapriorityresponsefromtheutilitycompany.Wehavealivewiresparkinginthestreet.Wecordonedoffthearea.TAP4TAP4,293,youhavetheaddressforthat?

Firefighters confirm primary lines are down and tangled in trees, and Con Edison has been notified.

Power remains on in the area, and the scene is taped off for safety.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
2-5-7We'vejustgot94toNALforthesame,it'sallthesamewithyou?10-4,yeahit'sthesame,wecheckedouttheproperties,everybodyhaspower,wejustgottheareatapedoff.JustneedConnorto,Connortorespond.10-4,bothofyouguys10-8?2-5-7is10-820-10to1-410-4

A large tree has fallen on wires and parked vehicles, prompting street closure requests.

Queens FDNY · 0:30
Wehavealargetree,felloverthewiresontopofparkedvehiclesatthelocationthatyougaveus,105-4262.We'regoingtotapeitoff,requestP.E.D.toblockoffthestreetat108thStreetand62ndDrive.10-4,10-42,you'retight?40,code2,correct.Italian53toQueens.53.

Firefighters confirm the need for Con Edison and Parks to address primary wires at the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:18
Wood,we're84.We'rejustgoingtoneedConEdandParksagain.They'vegotprimarywiresatthemoment.10-4.Battalion1-8isoff.

Firefighters report low-hanging secondary cables and have requested assistance to address the issue.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
2-0-5-7-9,10-40,code2,secondarycableshanginglow,wecaughtanoffthestreet.10-4,showyoutonight.1-3-0-10-4,thankyou.Engine3-0-2toQueens.3-0-2.Hawk0-3-0-2,PortAuthority,stateofnegativecondition,10-35,nocoachinplace.

Firefighters on scene advise that they have contained the situation and request Con Edison to assist with arcing secondary wires at the intersection.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
2-5-7toBrooklyn.2-5-7.Makeourboxa10-40code2.We'regoingtoneedConairtorespond.WehavesecondarywiresarcingattheintersectionofEast9-5andAvenueL.Alright,10-4.We'regoingto2-5-7.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 95th St & Avenue L.

A large tree has fallen onto a house, blocking the front entrance. Parks has been notified.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
10-4,we'reresponding.Treedownonthehouse.10-4.AlltheUnicornQueens.3-1-4toQueens.3-4-2-9-2.3-1-4,youcanmakethis10-42.You'remakinganincident.It'salargetreeintoahouse.It'sblockingtheirfrontentrance.NotifyParks.10-4.

Wires are down on a car, but no one is inside, according to firefighters.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:23
2-5-3-1-6AvenueO,wehavesecondarywiresdownacrossthestreetontopofthecar.Noone'sinthecaratthismoment.10-4.1-8-3-5,dispatcher2-1-4.We'regoingtolietocompany1-0-6.

According to firefighters, they will remain on scene until utility crews arrive to address the downed wires.

Bronx FDNY · 0:27
3-1.3-1,justconfirm,you're10-8.3-1,10-4,10-8.10-4,3-1.Engine8-9tothebranch.Engine8-9,goahead.Engine8-9,box4-1-3-8isgoingtobea10-4-8,code2.Wehavewiresdowninthestreet,we'regoingtoremainunseenuntilConradarrives.

Firefighters report three secondary wires in the street and request police for traffic control. Con Edison has been updated.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
ElLado1-7-0toBrooklyn.ElLado1-7-0.Thankyou,updateConEd,wehavethreesecondarywiresinthestreetandwestillneedPDfortrafficcontrol.10-4,everybody'sbeennotified.7-0,10-4.Engine3-0-9toBrooklyn.Company3-0-9.Engine3-0-9,canIhaveConEdandPDrespond?

Firefighters have requested Parks to cut a tree leaning on power wires.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
LadderCompanycallingQueens.Ladder115toQueens,wehave42atyourbox.PleasehaveParksComtocutupatreethat'sleaningonpowerwires.Careful,115,you're10-8.10-8.Engine3,1.Queens,Ladder165.44toQueens.Alright.Queens,Ladder165.Ladder165.Ladder165,10-8.

According to firefighters, they are working to remove the tree and have requested police for traffic control due to live wires.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Box3respondforfinalremovalofthetree.10-4,176,10-8.10-4,10-8.2-8,2-8.2-8,Battalion.Box4,132,wehave291operatingalineontoaconduitriseratapole.AndcanyoualsoputinacallforPD?WehavelivewiresburningontheintersectionofMetropolitanand65thStreetfortrafficcontrol.2-8,thisisBob.

Firefighters report primary wires burning along the block and request urgent utility assistance.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
downat85-6988thStreetonprimarywiresandahousewehaveprimarywiresburningupanddowntheblockon88thStreetwehaveoneprecautionarylinestretchcouldyouputapriorityforutility?10-43-9it'sgoingtobeawhile3-910-4Queensland1-6-01-1-7-01-6-01-1-7-01-6-0-U-10-81-4-10-81-1-7

An ambulance is requested for a civilian reportedly hit by a wire at the scene.

Firefighters have taped off both sides of the street around the fallen tree. Con Edison and Parks are updated.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Engine9-0totheBronx.Engine9-0,OK.3-0-5-6,youcangowiththe40code2.Wetapedoffbothsidesofthestreetaroundthetree.AndjustupdateConEdandForestDepartment.10-4,they'vebeenonthebus.That's2-0-2-6,Ascension4-9-6.Thankyou.

Firefighters confirm a tree and primary wires are down, and they are coordinating further assistance.

Bronx FDNY · 0:26
8-9totheBronx.8-9,goahead.4-1-3-8,we'vegotatreedown,primarywiresaredownaswell.That'sgoingtobeatthataddress,andthepolenumberisgoingtobe5-5-7-6.We'regoingtoneedcomments.10-4-3-9.5-6-0,goback.

A fallen tree has knocked down a retaining wall and several primary wires, leaving nine houses without power.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Italian2-0totheBronxBox9984,wehadaretainingwallknockeddownasaresultofalargetreefallingdown.Italsotookdownseveralprimarywires.WecurrentlyhaveninehousesonHollywoodAvenuewithoutpower.Thebestpoletoaccessitfromis7848.

A Citizen user's live video shows power lines arcing with firefighters in the area.

Firefighters report multiple houses without power and a downed traffic light at the intersection. The area is taped off.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Youcanmakethisboxa10-40code2,1-27-10-8.10-4-1-2-7.AlltheUnicornQueens.Ladder1-3toQueens.1-38.Box4-2-7-2.Youcanmakea40code2.Wehavebarkingsecondarywires,multiplehouseswithoutpower.I'dbeadvisedattheintersectionof5-2-Avenueand6-9-Street,wehaveadownedtrafficlight.Wetapedoffthearea.10-4-1-3-8.40code2.

According to firefighters, the primary wires are burning on the ground.

Bronx FDNY · 0:16
9-9-8-4,HEOPCONNET,electricrespond,wehaveprimarywiresdownonthegroundthatareburningatthistime,OK?10-4,Battalion2-0.

Con Edison is responding to address the downed wires, and the area remains secured for safety.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Company,3-2-6.3-2-6.Thesamemessage.IhaveConEdrespond.Wehavewiresdown.We'requarteringoffthearea.10-4toCode2.We're10-8.10-4,3-2-6.Ladder1-2-5toQueens.Queens.1-65,callingQueens.1-6-5,youcallingQueens?Negative,Ladder1-2-5toQueens.Queens.1-6-5toQueens.

According to firefighters, a live wire sparking in the street and have cordoned off the area for safety.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Multiplehousesaffected.TAP4,youremainonsceneorgoontonight?We'restilloperating,clearingtrees,branchesthatarenotaffectedwiththepower.TAP4Engine293toQueens.293We'regoingtorequireapriorityresponsefromtheutilitycompany.Wehavealivewiresparkinginthestreet.Wecordonedoffthearea.TAP4TAP4,293,youhavetheaddressforthat?

Firefighters confirm primary lines are down and tangled in trees, and Con Edison has been notified.

Power remains on in the area, and the scene is taped off for safety.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
2-5-7We'vejustgot94toNALforthesame,it'sallthesamewithyou?10-4,yeahit'sthesame,wecheckedouttheproperties,everybodyhaspower,wejustgottheareatapedoff.JustneedConnorto,Connortorespond.10-4,bothofyouguys10-8?2-5-7is10-820-10to1-410-4

A large tree has fallen on wires and parked vehicles, prompting street closure requests.

Queens FDNY · 0:30
Wehavealargetree,felloverthewiresontopofparkedvehiclesatthelocationthatyougaveus,105-4262.We'regoingtotapeitoff,requestP.E.D.toblockoffthestreetat108thStreetand62ndDrive.10-4,10-42,you'retight?40,code2,correct.Italian53toQueens.53.

Firefighters confirm the need for Con Edison and Parks to address primary wires at the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:18
Wood,we're84.We'rejustgoingtoneedConEdandParksagain.They'vegotprimarywiresatthemoment.10-4.Battalion1-8isoff.

Firefighters report low-hanging secondary cables and have requested assistance to address the issue.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
2-0-5-7-9,10-40,code2,secondarycableshanginglow,wecaughtanoffthestreet.10-4,showyoutonight.1-3-0-10-4,thankyou.Engine3-0-2toQueens.3-0-2.Hawk0-3-0-2,PortAuthority,stateofnegativecondition,10-35,nocoachinplace.

Firefighters on scene advise that they have contained the situation and request Con Edison to assist with arcing secondary wires at the intersection.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
2-5-7toBrooklyn.2-5-7.Makeourboxa10-40code2.We'regoingtoneedConairtorespond.WehavesecondarywiresarcingattheintersectionofEast9-5andAvenueL.Alright,10-4.We'regoingto2-5-7.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 95th St & Avenue L.

A large tree has fallen onto a house, blocking the front entrance. Parks has been notified.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
10-4,we'reresponding.Treedownonthehouse.10-4.AlltheUnicornQueens.3-1-4toQueens.3-4-2-9-2.3-1-4,youcanmakethis10-42.You'remakinganincident.It'salargetreeintoahouse.It'sblockingtheirfrontentrance.NotifyParks.10-4.

Wires are down on a car, but no one is inside, according to firefighters.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:23
2-5-3-1-6AvenueO,wehavesecondarywiresdownacrossthestreetontopofthecar.Noone'sinthecaratthismoment.10-4.1-8-3-5,dispatcher2-1-4.We'regoingtolietocompany1-0-6.

According to firefighters, they will remain on scene until utility crews arrive to address the downed wires.

Bronx FDNY · 0:27
3-1.3-1,justconfirm,you're10-8.3-1,10-4,10-8.10-4,3-1.Engine8-9tothebranch.Engine8-9,goahead.Engine8-9,box4-1-3-8isgoingtobea10-4-8,code2.Wehavewiresdowninthestreet,we'regoingtoremainunseenuntilConradarrives.

Firefighters report three secondary wires in the street and request police for traffic control. Con Edison has been updated.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
ElLado1-7-0toBrooklyn.ElLado1-7-0.Thankyou,updateConEd,wehavethreesecondarywiresinthestreetandwestillneedPDfortrafficcontrol.10-4,everybody'sbeennotified.7-0,10-4.Engine3-0-9toBrooklyn.Company3-0-9.Engine3-0-9,canIhaveConEdandPDrespond?

Firefighters have requested Parks to cut a tree leaning on power wires.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
LadderCompanycallingQueens.Ladder115toQueens,wehave42atyourbox.PleasehaveParksComtocutupatreethat'sleaningonpowerwires.Careful,115,you're10-8.10-8.Engine3,1.Queens,Ladder165.44toQueens.Alright.Queens,Ladder165.Ladder165.Ladder165,10-8.

According to firefighters, they are working to remove the tree and have requested police for traffic control due to live wires.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Box3respondforfinalremovalofthetree.10-4,176,10-8.10-4,10-8.2-8,2-8.2-8,Battalion.Box4,132,wehave291operatingalineontoaconduitriseratapole.AndcanyoualsoputinacallforPD?WehavelivewiresburningontheintersectionofMetropolitanand65thStreetfortrafficcontrol.2-8,thisisBob.

Firefighters report primary wires burning along the block and request urgent utility assistance.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
downat85-6988thStreetonprimarywiresandahousewehaveprimarywiresburningupanddowntheblockon88thStreetwehaveoneprecautionarylinestretchcouldyouputapriorityforutility?10-43-9it'sgoingtobeawhile3-910-4Queensland1-6-01-1-7-01-6-01-1-7-01-6-0-U-10-81-4-10-81-1-7

An ambulance is requested for a civilian reportedly hit by a wire at the scene.

Firefighters have taped off both sides of the street around the fallen tree. Con Edison and Parks are updated.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Engine9-0totheBronx.Engine9-0,OK.3-0-5-6,youcangowiththe40code2.Wetapedoffbothsidesofthestreetaroundthetree.AndjustupdateConEdandForestDepartment.10-4,they'vebeenonthebus.That's2-0-2-6,Ascension4-9-6.Thankyou.

Firefighters confirm a tree and primary wires are down, and they are coordinating further assistance.

Bronx FDNY · 0:26
8-9totheBronx.8-9,goahead.4-1-3-8,we'vegotatreedown,primarywiresaredownaswell.That'sgoingtobeatthataddress,andthepolenumberisgoingtobe5-5-7-6.We'regoingtoneedcomments.10-4-3-9.5-6-0,goback.

A fallen tree has knocked down a retaining wall and several primary wires, leaving nine houses without power.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Italian2-0totheBronxBox9984,wehadaretainingwallknockeddownasaresultofalargetreefallingdown.Italsotookdownseveralprimarywires.WecurrentlyhaveninehousesonHollywoodAvenuewithoutpower.Thebestpoletoaccessitfromis7848.

A Citizen user's live video shows power lines arcing with firefighters in the area.

Firefighters report multiple houses without power and a downed traffic light at the intersection. The area is taped off.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Youcanmakethisboxa10-40code2,1-27-10-8.10-4-1-2-7.AlltheUnicornQueens.Ladder1-3toQueens.1-38.Box4-2-7-2.Youcanmakea40code2.Wehavebarkingsecondarywires,multiplehouseswithoutpower.I'dbeadvisedattheintersectionof5-2-Avenueand6-9-Street,wehaveadownedtrafficlight.Wetapedoffthearea.10-4-1-3-8.40code2.

According to firefighters, the primary wires are burning on the ground.

Bronx FDNY · 0:16
9-9-8-4,HEOPCONNET,electricrespond,wehaveprimarywiresdownonthegroundthatareburningatthistime,OK?10-4,Battalion2-0.

Con Edison is responding to address the downed wires, and the area remains secured for safety.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Company,3-2-6.3-2-6.Thesamemessage.IhaveConEdrespond.Wehavewiresdown.We'requarteringoffthearea.10-4toCode2.We're10-8.10-4,3-2-6.Ladder1-2-5toQueens.Queens.1-65,callingQueens.1-6-5,youcallingQueens?Negative,Ladder1-2-5toQueens.Queens.1-6-5toQueens.

According to firefighters, a live wire sparking in the street and have cordoned off the area for safety.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Multiplehousesaffected.TAP4,youremainonsceneorgoontonight?We'restilloperating,clearingtrees,branchesthatarenotaffectedwiththepower.TAP4Engine293toQueens.293We'regoingtorequireapriorityresponsefromtheutilitycompany.Wehavealivewiresparkinginthestreet.Wecordonedoffthearea.TAP4TAP4,293,youhavetheaddressforthat?

Firefighters confirm primary lines are down and tangled in trees, and Con Edison has been notified.

Power remains on in the area, and the scene is taped off for safety.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
2-5-7We'vejustgot94toNALforthesame,it'sallthesamewithyou?10-4,yeahit'sthesame,wecheckedouttheproperties,everybodyhaspower,wejustgottheareatapedoff.JustneedConnorto,Connortorespond.10-4,bothofyouguys10-8?2-5-7is10-820-10to1-410-4

A large tree has fallen on wires and parked vehicles, prompting street closure requests.

Queens FDNY · 0:30
Wehavealargetree,felloverthewiresontopofparkedvehiclesatthelocationthatyougaveus,105-4262.We'regoingtotapeitoff,requestP.E.D.toblockoffthestreetat108thStreetand62ndDrive.10-4,10-42,you'retight?40,code2,correct.Italian53toQueens.53.

Firefighters confirm the need for Con Edison and Parks to address primary wires at the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:18
Wood,we're84.We'rejustgoingtoneedConEdandParksagain.They'vegotprimarywiresatthemoment.10-4.Battalion1-8isoff.

Firefighters report low-hanging secondary cables and have requested assistance to address the issue.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
2-0-5-7-9,10-40,code2,secondarycableshanginglow,wecaughtanoffthestreet.10-4,showyoutonight.1-3-0-10-4,thankyou.Engine3-0-2toQueens.3-0-2.Hawk0-3-0-2,PortAuthority,stateofnegativecondition,10-35,nocoachinplace.

Firefighters on scene advise that they have contained the situation and request Con Edison to assist with arcing secondary wires at the intersection.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
2-5-7toBrooklyn.2-5-7.Makeourboxa10-40code2.We'regoingtoneedConairtorespond.WehavesecondarywiresarcingattheintersectionofEast9-5andAvenueL.Alright,10-4.We'regoingto2-5-7.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 95th St & Avenue L.

A large tree has fallen onto a house, blocking the front entrance. Parks has been notified.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
10-4,we'reresponding.Treedownonthehouse.10-4.AlltheUnicornQueens.3-1-4toQueens.3-4-2-9-2.3-1-4,youcanmakethis10-42.You'remakinganincident.It'salargetreeintoahouse.It'sblockingtheirfrontentrance.NotifyParks.10-4.

Wires are down on a car, but no one is inside, according to firefighters.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:23
2-5-3-1-6AvenueO,wehavesecondarywiresdownacrossthestreetontopofthecar.Noone'sinthecaratthismoment.10-4.1-8-3-5,dispatcher2-1-4.We'regoingtolietocompany1-0-6.

According to firefighters, they will remain on scene until utility crews arrive to address the downed wires.

Bronx FDNY · 0:27
3-1.3-1,justconfirm,you're10-8.3-1,10-4,10-8.10-4,3-1.Engine8-9tothebranch.Engine8-9,goahead.Engine8-9,box4-1-3-8isgoingtobea10-4-8,code2.Wehavewiresdowninthestreet,we'regoingtoremainunseenuntilConradarrives.

Firefighters report three secondary wires in the street and request police for traffic control. Con Edison has been updated.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
ElLado1-7-0toBrooklyn.ElLado1-7-0.Thankyou,updateConEd,wehavethreesecondarywiresinthestreetandwestillneedPDfortrafficcontrol.10-4,everybody'sbeennotified.7-0,10-4.Engine3-0-9toBrooklyn.Company3-0-9.Engine3-0-9,canIhaveConEdandPDrespond?

Firefighters have requested Parks to cut a tree leaning on power wires.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
LadderCompanycallingQueens.Ladder115toQueens,wehave42atyourbox.PleasehaveParksComtocutupatreethat'sleaningonpowerwires.Careful,115,you're10-8.10-8.Engine3,1.Queens,Ladder165.44toQueens.Alright.Queens,Ladder165.Ladder165.Ladder165,10-8.

According to firefighters, they are working to remove the tree and have requested police for traffic control due to live wires.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Box3respondforfinalremovalofthetree.10-4,176,10-8.10-4,10-8.2-8,2-8.2-8,Battalion.Box4,132,wehave291operatingalineontoaconduitriseratapole.AndcanyoualsoputinacallforPD?WehavelivewiresburningontheintersectionofMetropolitanand65thStreetfortrafficcontrol.2-8,thisisBob.

Firefighters report primary wires burning along the block and request urgent utility assistance.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
downat85-6988thStreetonprimarywiresandahousewehaveprimarywiresburningupanddowntheblockon88thStreetwehaveoneprecautionarylinestretchcouldyouputapriorityforutility?10-43-9it'sgoingtobeawhile3-910-4Queensland1-6-01-1-7-01-6-01-1-7-01-6-0-U-10-81-4-10-81-1-7

An ambulance is requested for a civilian reportedly hit by a wire at the scene.

Firefighters have taped off both sides of the street around the fallen tree. Con Edison and Parks are updated.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Engine9-0totheBronx.Engine9-0,OK.3-0-5-6,youcangowiththe40code2.Wetapedoffbothsidesofthestreetaroundthetree.AndjustupdateConEdandForestDepartment.10-4,they'vebeenonthebus.That's2-0-2-6,Ascension4-9-6.Thankyou.

Firefighters confirm a tree and primary wires are down, and they are coordinating further assistance.

Bronx FDNY · 0:26
8-9totheBronx.8-9,goahead.4-1-3-8,we'vegotatreedown,primarywiresaredownaswell.That'sgoingtobeatthataddress,andthepolenumberisgoingtobe5-5-7-6.We'regoingtoneedcomments.10-4-3-9.5-6-0,goback.

A fallen tree has knocked down a retaining wall and several primary wires, leaving nine houses without power.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Italian2-0totheBronxBox9984,wehadaretainingwallknockeddownasaresultofalargetreefallingdown.Italsotookdownseveralprimarywires.WecurrentlyhaveninehousesonHollywoodAvenuewithoutpower.Thebestpoletoaccessitfromis7848.

A Citizen user's live video shows power lines arcing with firefighters in the area.

Firefighters report multiple houses without power and a downed traffic light at the intersection. The area is taped off.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Youcanmakethisboxa10-40code2,1-27-10-8.10-4-1-2-7.AlltheUnicornQueens.Ladder1-3toQueens.1-38.Box4-2-7-2.Youcanmakea40code2.Wehavebarkingsecondarywires,multiplehouseswithoutpower.I'dbeadvisedattheintersectionof5-2-Avenueand6-9-Street,wehaveadownedtrafficlight.Wetapedoffthearea.10-4-1-3-8.40code2.

According to firefighters, the primary wires are burning on the ground.

Bronx FDNY · 0:16
9-9-8-4,HEOPCONNET,electricrespond,wehaveprimarywiresdownonthegroundthatareburningatthistime,OK?10-4,Battalion2-0.

Con Edison is responding to address the downed wires, and the area remains secured for safety.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Company,3-2-6.3-2-6.Thesamemessage.IhaveConEdrespond.Wehavewiresdown.We'requarteringoffthearea.10-4toCode2.We're10-8.10-4,3-2-6.Ladder1-2-5toQueens.Queens.1-65,callingQueens.1-6-5,youcallingQueens?Negative,Ladder1-2-5toQueens.Queens.1-6-5toQueens.

According to firefighters, a live wire sparking in the street and have cordoned off the area for safety.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Multiplehousesaffected.TAP4,youremainonsceneorgoontonight?We'restilloperating,clearingtrees,branchesthatarenotaffectedwiththepower.TAP4Engine293toQueens.293We'regoingtorequireapriorityresponsefromtheutilitycompany.Wehavealivewiresparkinginthestreet.Wecordonedoffthearea.TAP4TAP4,293,youhavetheaddressforthat?

Firefighters confirm primary lines are down and tangled in trees, and Con Edison has been notified.

Power remains on in the area, and the scene is taped off for safety.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
2-5-7We'vejustgot94toNALforthesame,it'sallthesamewithyou?10-4,yeahit'sthesame,wecheckedouttheproperties,everybodyhaspower,wejustgottheareatapedoff.JustneedConnorto,Connortorespond.10-4,bothofyouguys10-8?2-5-7is10-820-10to1-410-4

A large tree has fallen on wires and parked vehicles, prompting street closure requests.

Queens FDNY · 0:30
Wehavealargetree,felloverthewiresontopofparkedvehiclesatthelocationthatyougaveus,105-4262.We'regoingtotapeitoff,requestP.E.D.toblockoffthestreetat108thStreetand62ndDrive.10-4,10-42,you'retight?40,code2,correct.Italian53toQueens.53.

Firefighters confirm the need for Con Edison and Parks to address primary wires at the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:18
Wood,we're84.We'rejustgoingtoneedConEdandParksagain.They'vegotprimarywiresatthemoment.10-4.Battalion1-8isoff.

Firefighters report low-hanging secondary cables and have requested assistance to address the issue.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
2-0-5-7-9,10-40,code2,secondarycableshanginglow,wecaughtanoffthestreet.10-4,showyoutonight.1-3-0-10-4,thankyou.Engine3-0-2toQueens.3-0-2.Hawk0-3-0-2,PortAuthority,stateofnegativecondition,10-35,nocoachinplace.

Firefighters on scene advise that they have contained the situation and request Con Edison to assist with arcing secondary wires at the intersection.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
2-5-7toBrooklyn.2-5-7.Makeourboxa10-40code2.We'regoingtoneedConairtorespond.WehavesecondarywiresarcingattheintersectionofEast9-5andAvenueL.Alright,10-4.We'regoingto2-5-7.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 95th St & Avenue L.

A large tree has fallen onto a house, blocking the front entrance. Parks has been notified.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
10-4,we'reresponding.Treedownonthehouse.10-4.AlltheUnicornQueens.3-1-4toQueens.3-4-2-9-2.3-1-4,youcanmakethis10-42.You'remakinganincident.It'salargetreeintoahouse.It'sblockingtheirfrontentrance.NotifyParks.10-4.

Wires are down on a car, but no one is inside, according to firefighters.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:23
2-5-3-1-6AvenueO,wehavesecondarywiresdownacrossthestreetontopofthecar.Noone'sinthecaratthismoment.10-4.1-8-3-5,dispatcher2-1-4.We'regoingtolietocompany1-0-6.

According to firefighters, they will remain on scene until utility crews arrive to address the downed wires.

Bronx FDNY · 0:27
3-1.3-1,justconfirm,you're10-8.3-1,10-4,10-8.10-4,3-1.Engine8-9tothebranch.Engine8-9,goahead.Engine8-9,box4-1-3-8isgoingtobea10-4-8,code2.Wehavewiresdowninthestreet,we'regoingtoremainunseenuntilConradarrives.

Firefighters report three secondary wires in the street and request police for traffic control. Con Edison has been updated.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:30
ElLado1-7-0toBrooklyn.ElLado1-7-0.Thankyou,updateConEd,wehavethreesecondarywiresinthestreetandwestillneedPDfortrafficcontrol.10-4,everybody'sbeennotified.7-0,10-4.Engine3-0-9toBrooklyn.Company3-0-9.Engine3-0-9,canIhaveConEdandPDrespond?

Firefighters have requested Parks to cut a tree leaning on power wires.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
LadderCompanycallingQueens.Ladder115toQueens,wehave42atyourbox.PleasehaveParksComtocutupatreethat'sleaningonpowerwires.Careful,115,you're10-8.10-8.Engine3,1.Queens,Ladder165.44toQueens.Alright.Queens,Ladder165.Ladder165.Ladder165,10-8.

According to firefighters, they are working to remove the tree and have requested police for traffic control due to live wires.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Box3respondforfinalremovalofthetree.10-4,176,10-8.10-4,10-8.2-8,2-8.2-8,Battalion.Box4,132,wehave291operatingalineontoaconduitriseratapole.AndcanyoualsoputinacallforPD?WehavelivewiresburningontheintersectionofMetropolitanand65thStreetfortrafficcontrol.2-8,thisisBob.

Firefighters report primary wires burning along the block and request urgent utility assistance.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
downat85-6988thStreetonprimarywiresandahousewehaveprimarywiresburningupanddowntheblockon88thStreetwehaveoneprecautionarylinestretchcouldyouputapriorityforutility?10-43-9it'sgoingtobeawhile3-910-4Queensland1-6-01-1-7-01-6-01-1-7-01-6-0-U-10-81-4-10-81-1-7

An ambulance is requested for a civilian reportedly hit by a wire at the scene.

Firefighters have taped off both sides of the street around the fallen tree. Con Edison and Parks are updated.

Bronx FDNY · 0:30
Engine9-0totheBronx.Engine9-0,OK.3-0-5-6,youcangowiththe40code2.Wetapedoffbothsidesofthestreetaroundthetree.AndjustupdateConEdandForestDepartment.10-4,they'vebeenonthebus.That's2-0-2-6,Ascension4-9-6.Thankyou.

Firefighters confirm a tree and primary wires are down, and they are coordinating further assistance.

Bronx FDNY · 0:26
8-9totheBronx.8-9,goahead.4-1-3-8,we'vegotatreedown,primarywiresaredownaswell.That'sgoingtobeatthataddress,andthepolenumberisgoingtobe5-5-7-6.We'regoingtoneedcomments.10-4-3-9.5-6-0,goback.

A fallen tree has knocked down a retaining wall and several primary wires, leaving nine houses without power.

Bronx FDNY · 0:31
Italian2-0totheBronxBox9984,wehadaretainingwallknockeddownasaresultofalargetreefallingdown.Italsotookdownseveralprimarywires.WecurrentlyhaveninehousesonHollywoodAvenuewithoutpower.Thebestpoletoaccessitfromis7848.

A Citizen user's live video shows power lines arcing with firefighters in the area.

Firefighters report multiple houses without power and a downed traffic light at the intersection. The area is taped off.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Youcanmakethisboxa10-40code2,1-27-10-8.10-4-1-2-7.AlltheUnicornQueens.Ladder1-3toQueens.1-38.Box4-2-7-2.Youcanmakea40code2.Wehavebarkingsecondarywires,multiplehouseswithoutpower.I'dbeadvisedattheintersectionof5-2-Avenueand6-9-Street,wehaveadownedtrafficlight.Wetapedoffthearea.10-4-1-3-8.40code2.

According to firefighters, the primary wires are burning on the ground.

Bronx FDNY · 0:16
9-9-8-4,HEOPCONNET,electricrespond,wehaveprimarywiresdownonthegroundthatareburningatthistime,OK?10-4,Battalion2-0.

Con Edison is responding to address the downed wires, and the area remains secured for safety.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Company,3-2-6.3-2-6.Thesamemessage.IhaveConEdrespond.Wehavewiresdown.We'requarteringoffthearea.10-4toCode2.We're10-8.10-4,3-2-6.Ladder1-2-5toQueens.Queens.1-65,callingQueens.1-6-5,youcallingQueens?Negative,Ladder1-2-5toQueens.Queens.1-6-5toQueens.

According to firefighters, a live wire sparking in the street and have cordoned off the area for safety.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
Multiplehousesaffected.TAP4,youremainonsceneorgoontonight?We'restilloperating,clearingtrees,branchesthatarenotaffectedwiththepower.TAP4Engine293toQueens.293We'regoingtorequireapriorityresponsefromtheutilitycompany.Wehavealivewiresparkinginthestreet.Wecordonedoffthearea.TAP4TAP4,293,youhavetheaddressforthat?

Firefighters confirm primary lines are down and tangled in trees, and Con Edison has been notified.

Power remains on in the area, and the scene is taped off for safety.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
2-5-7We'vejustgot94toNALforthesame,it'sallthesamewithyou?10-4,yeahit'sthesame,wecheckedouttheproperties,everybodyhaspower,wejustgottheareatapedoff.JustneedConnorto,Connortorespond.10-4,bothofyouguys10-8?2-5-7is10-820-10to1-410-4

A large tree has fallen on wires and parked vehicles, prompting street closure requests.

Queens FDNY · 0:30
Wehavealargetree,felloverthewiresontopofparkedvehiclesatthelocationthatyougaveus,105-4262.We'regoingtotapeitoff,requestP.E.D.toblockoffthestreetat108thStreetand62ndDrive.10-4,10-42,you'retight?40,code2,correct.Italian53toQueens.53.

Firefighters confirm the need for Con Edison and Parks to address primary wires at the scene.

Bronx FDNY · 0:18
Wood,we're84.We'rejustgoingtoneedConEdandParksagain.They'vegotprimarywiresatthemoment.10-4.Battalion1-8isoff.

Firefighters report low-hanging secondary cables and have requested assistance to address the issue.

Queens FDNY · 0:31
2-0-5-7-9,10-40,code2,secondarycableshanginglow,wecaughtanoffthestreet.10-4,showyoutonight.1-3-0-10-4,thankyou.Engine3-0-2toQueens.3-0-2.Hawk0-3-0-2,PortAuthority,stateofnegativecondition,10-35,nocoachinplace.

Firefighters on scene advise that they have contained the situation and request Con Edison to assist with arcing secondary wires at the intersection.

Brooklyn FDNY · 0:31
2-5-7toBrooklyn.2-5-7.Makeourboxa10-40code2.We'regoingtoneedConairtorespond.WehavesecondarywiresarcingattheintersectionofEast9-5andAvenueL.Alright,10-4.We'regoingto2-5-7.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 95th St & Avenue L.

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monalisa6996Jun 6 at 10:41 PM

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monalisa6996Jun 6 at 10:41 PM

Oof luckily we still have power on my side. Hopefully if anyone is affected Con Ed works on it quickly.

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trentonUser2294985015Jun 7 at 7:59 AM

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monalisa6996Jun 6 at 10:41 PM

Oof luckily we still have power on my side. Hopefully if anyone is affected Con Ed works on it quickly.

trentonUser2294985015Jun 7 at 8:03 AM

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trentonUser2294985015Jun 7 at 8:03 AM

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trentonUser2294985015Jun 7 at 7:59 AM

Ladder 176 ladder 170 ladder 132 responding engine 291 only cancelled unit from Manhattan and Bronx cancelled only engine 3 engine 89 engine 90 BATTALION 18 battalion 20

monalisa6996Jun 6 at 10:41 PM

Oof luckily we still have power on my side. Hopefully if anyone is affected Con Ed works on it quickly.

trentonUser2294985015Jun 7 at 8:03 AM

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trentonUser2294985015Jun 7 at 8:03 AM

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trentonUser2294985015Jun 7 at 7:59 AM

Ladder 176 ladder 170 ladder 132 responding engine 291 only cancelled unit from Manhattan and Bronx cancelled only engine 3 engine 89 engine 90 BATTALION 18 battalion 20

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