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A power line caught fire and began arcing on a tree in Baltimore, causing outages on the block. Firefighters maintained a safe distance as the situation intensified following an explosion, and utility company assistance was requested.

Power Line Explosion Ignited Tree Fire

 Yeah, I saw that we had a fire department here.

 Can you message the resident at 5518 Frankfurt, it's like their power box blew out, and they

 want the fire department to come check it.

Ten. Yeah, I saw that we had a fire department here. Can you message the resident at 5518 Frankfurt, it's like their power box blew out, and they want the fire department to come check it.

Firefighters are requested to check a power box issue at a nearby residence.

 It's a reference of Frankford is shut down both directions, 5500 block.

It's a reference of Frankford is shut down both directions, 5500 block. Simple.

Frankford Avenue is closed in both directions due to the power line fire.

 It's trying to de-energize the wire, it still has, it's still a live wire.

The power line remains live as efforts to de-energize it continue.

 I'll be over here in a minute, 22 and 23, don't let any pedestrians through, it's a safety issue.

Firefighters are ensuring no pedestrians enter the area for safety reasons.

 22 will be at Frankfort, St. Clair, shut down Frankfort, and 23, where are you at there

22 will be at Frankfort, St. Clair, shut down Frankfort, and 23, where are you at there on Frankfort, what's your cross street?

Firefighters have closed off a section of Frankford Avenue due to the power line fire.

 And 23, you said the fire is touching what?

 and that's caused the tree to catch on fire.

And 23, you said the fire is touching what? The tree is touching the electric line, and that's caused the tree to catch on fire.

Firefighters confirm the tree caught fire due to contact with the electric line.

 10-4. Make sure you back up and stay at a safe distance, please.

Sir, it just got so loud and exploded. Hey, don't say that word on the air. 10-4. Make sure you back up and stay at a safe distance, please. 10-4.

Firefighters are maintaining a safe distance as the power line situation intensifies after explosion.

 Can I get a couple of units to the 5500 block of Frankfurt Avenue?

 A tree is on fire and it's touching the electric wire.

 We're going to order the fire department as well.

I don't do three. 23. Can I get a couple of units to the 5500 block of Frankfurt Avenue? A tree is on fire and it's touching the electric wire. Okay, transform. We're going to order the fire department as well. You said five 500 block of Frankfurt. Plan.

A tree is on fire and is touching the electric wire.

 We have residents with issues inside of their home.

 And then we also have what appears to be a power line that's arcing.

 And the flames are like, it's arcing on the tree.

 And it seems like most of the block doesn't have power.

We have residents with issues inside of their home. And then we also have what appears to be a power line that's arcing. And the flames are like, it's arcing on the tree. And it's causing some issues. And it seems like most of the block doesn't have power. So we definitely need PGE on site. OK.

The power line is arcing on a tree, causing outages on the block. Utility company assistance is needed.

 of a power line on fire. Also received 5602 Frankfurt Avenue at 107.

Firefighters have received a report of a power line on fire. 

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5602 Frankford Ave.

Power Line Explosion Ignited Tree Fire

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