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Downed Power Line

8th Ave SE & 6th St SE

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Summary

  • Firefighters responded to a tree fire in Minneapolis caused by a downed power line that was arcing and sparking. No visible flames were reported, but bright red sparks were observed. Crews arrived on the scene to manage the situation.

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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8th Ave SE & 6th St SE.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8th Ave SE & 6th St SE.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8th Ave SE & 6th St SE.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8th Ave SE & 6th St SE.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8th Ave SE & 6th St SE.

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MFD 1 · Jun 20, 10:39PM · 0:31
Dispatch, this is Engine 11. We're going to mark off the area with some scene tape to kind of prevent people from walking under the wire. It has not fallen. It's still up on the poles, but it could fall. And so we're just going to protect the walkway and try to prevent people from walking over here. And I believe you said Excel is en route or been notified. Affirmative. Excel has been notified. We don't have an ETA, but they will be en route. And Engine 11, you're going to tape off the area to prevent people from walking
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MFD 1 · Jun 20, 10:17PM · 0:08
Dispatch, Engine 11's arrived, 8th Avenue, check-in. Engine 11 received, check-in 2214.
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MFD 1 · Jun 20, 10:17PM · 0:11
Engine11,correction,noflamesareseeninthetree,they'reseeingbrightredsparkinginthetree,noflames,2211.Engine11,received.
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