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Downed power lines in Philadelphia caused secondary fires and a power outage, leading to the evacuation of a block due to a natural gas fire. Firefighters and utility crews are on the scene to manage the situation.

Electrical Fire Prompts Block Evacuation

Attention, Cat 1, Jeans and Emerson, resisting, Battalion 12. Cat 1, Jeans and Emerson, resisting,

The utility company is shutting down all the electricity.

 Chief's asking again for PGW, see where they are. Just want to make sure that there was no gas lines on fire.

 Sir, we did give them another call, and the operator assured me that they are en route.

Battalion 12-8. Battalion 12-8. Chief's asking again for PGW, see where they are. Just want to make sure that there was no gas lines on fire. Sir, we did give them another call, and the operator assured me that they are en route.

Utility crews have been requested to ensure no gas lines are involved in the fire.

 Chief's advising Pico that's on scene has the power secured to the downed wires in the street.

 It was an electrical fire that had the apple lit on fire.

 It's not a natural gas fire, per the chief.

 Companies are still standing by as Pico finishes.

Battalion 12-8. Battalion 12-8. Chief's advising Pico that's on scene has the power secured to the downed wires in the street. It was an electrical fire that had the apple lit on fire. It's not a natural gas fire, per the chief. Still have PGW respond in. Companies are still standing by as Pico finishes. Affirmative.

 Chief's also advising there's no natural gas readings in any of the adjacent run-ins.

 And there's also numerous wires down in the...

Tangles 8. Chief's also advising there's no natural gas readings in any of the adjacent run-ins. And there's also numerous wires down in the... Okay.

Firefighters clarified the fire was electrical, not natural gas, and power to the downed wires has now been secured.

 Report from the incident commander, Battalion 12.

 He's advising there's a small fire in the middle of the street, questionably natural gas, in front of 8132 Jean Street.

Battalion 12A. Battalion 12Z. Report from the incident commander, Battalion 12. He's advising there's a small fire in the middle of the street, questionably natural gas, in front of 8132 Jean Street.

Reports suggest there is a small fire in the middle of the street in front of 8132 Jeanes Street.

 We've got a podcast at this tree in front of 6767 Hagerman.

 No power outage in the area, no evidence of barking.

 Responding to James and Emerson, has PGW and Pico been notified?

Water Tower 38. Water Tower 38. Engine 70. We've got a podcast at this tree in front of 6767 Hagerman. No power outage in the area, no evidence of barking. Periodic cordon of traffic. You can make 38 available. Clear to start, Engine 70, roll. Engine roll. Okay, Battalion 12. Responding to James and Emerson, has PGW and Pico been notified? That's affirmative, sir.

Utility crews have been notified and are responding to the natural gas fire.

Tactical box 5614, fire is located, Jeans and Emerson Street, Engine 56.

 The following companies respond, operating on the North Fire Band, North TAC 2.

 Attention Engine 71, Ladder 20, Ladder 34, and Battalion 5.

 Tactical box 5614, fire is located, Jeans and Emerson Street, Engine 56.

 The following companies respond and operate on the North Fire Band, North TAC 2.

Tactical box 5614, fire is located, Jeans and Emerson Street, Engine 56. The following companies respond, operating on the North Fire Band, North TAC 2. Attention Engine 71, Ladder 20, Ladder 34, and Battalion 5. Tactical box 5614, fire is located, Jeans and Emerson Street, Engine 56. The following companies respond and operate on the North Fire Band, North TAC 2. Engine 71.

Citizen reports initially provided an incorrect address for this incident; the location has now been updated to reflect the accurate address.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Emerson St & Jeanes St.

 It appears we might have a natural gas fire in the street.

Engine 56. Engine 56. Strike tactical box to my location. It appears we might have a natural gas fire in the street. The entire block has been evacuated. Affirmative.

Firefighters report a natural gas fire in the street, and the entire block has been evacuated.

Fire is reported, 3108 Reach Street, reported to be a dwelling.

 The following companies from 25, Engine 7, Engine 28, Engine 55, Ladder 10, Tower Ladder 22, Battalion 10, Battalion 8, and Medic 58.

Fire is reported, 3108 Reach Street, reported to be a dwelling. The following companies from 25, Engine 7, Engine 28, Engine 55, Ladder 10, Tower Ladder 22, Battalion 10, Battalion 8, and Medic 58. Engine 56. Proceed, Engine 56. Have PGW respond to it, please. Okay. Engine 25.

Firefighters have requested utility personnel to the scene.

 On location, we have downed power lines that are arcing and sparking up against cars with secondary fires around it.

 There is power outage in the area extending unknown amount of blocks at this time.

 Have Pico respond, emergency respond. Have police respond.

Engine 56. Engine 56. On location, we have downed power lines that are arcing and sparking up against cars with secondary fires around it. There is power outage in the area extending unknown amount of blocks at this time. Have Pico respond, emergency respond. Have police respond. Affirmative, can you handle alone? Yes. Okay.

Firefighters report downed power lines causing secondary fires and a power outage in the area. Police and utility crews are requested.

and Jeans, streets for outside wires. Engine 56, Emerson and Jeans, streets for outside wires, operate on the north fire band.

Firefighters have received a report of downed wires.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E Ontario St & J St.

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