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A tree fell on Centre Ave in Pittsburgh, bringing down power lines and blocking the street. Firefighters reported no arcing or sparking from the lines and requested assistance from Public Works and the power company to clear the obstruction.

Light Poles, Power Lines Down in Street

 Hey Bill, you want us to come down and sit on those wires?

 Nah, you know what, public works and a police unit just showed up, so we're just wrapping up here, we're heading back.

4 Engine from 10 Engine. 4 Engine. Hey Bill, you want us to come down and sit on those wires? Nah, you know what, public works and a police unit just showed up, so we're just wrapping up here, we're heading back. Copy that.

Public Works and police have arrived, allowing firefighters to clear the scene.

Dispatch 4 engine, one of these light posts that was affected just came on, so it still has power.

 Line was snapped there and is feeding the other light post, and it's still out.

Dispatch 4 engine, one of these light posts that was affected just came on, so it still has power. Line was snapped there and is feeding the other light post, and it's still out. Copy.

One affected light post has regained power, but another remains out due to a snapped line.

Fire dispatch, 4 engine. 4 engine. How many barricades do you need? 4 to 6.

Firefighters requested four to six barricades to secure the area around the downed tree and power lines.

Dispatch 4 Engine, do you have a police unit that can sit on this?

Dispatch 4 Engine, do you have a police unit that can sit on this? Standby.

Firefighters requested police presence to monitor the area with the downed tree and power lines.

Dispatch, 20 Engine, lift assist only, we're back.

 So there's two light poles affected, one is metal, the other is wood, with signage SL25084.

Dispatch, 20 Engine, lift assist only, we're back. Received. Dispatch, 4 Engine. 4 Engine. So there's two light poles affected, one is metal, the other is wood, with signage SL25084. Copy. Thank you.

Firefighters report two light poles are affected, one metal and one wooden, with signage SL25084.

Dispatch to 4 Engine, Duquesne Light is inquiring if there is a power outage.

 Dispatch 4 Engine, so this is actually going to be a light pole. I don't know who that service by, Sergeant Electric or Allegheny Electric, but the lights, the stoplights are still working, just the poles are out, the pole light is out.

Dispatch to 4 Engine, Duquesne Light is inquiring if there is a power outage. Dispatch 4 Engine, so this is actually going to be a light pole. I don't know who that service by, Sergeant Electric or Allegheny Electric, but the lights, the stoplights are still working, just the poles are out, the pole light is out. Copy, is it metal or is it...

Firefighters clarified that a light pole is down, but stoplights remain operational.

Dispatch, 4 engine, we're going to have to close off this section of road right here at center and Aliquippa.

 They'll still be able to go up Aliquippa, but not down center.

Dispatch, 4 engine, we're going to have to close off this section of road right here at center and Aliquippa. They'll still be able to go up Aliquippa, but not down center. Copy.

Firefighters are closing a section of the road due to the downed tree and power lines.

Dispatch 4, Engine. 4, Engine. Yeah, we got a tree down here on Center Avenue at Aliquippa. Took down a power line. It's across the road. We'll need either Public Works or Forestry for this tree and Duquesne Light for this power line, please. Copy.

Firefighters request assistance from Public Works and the power company to address the downed tree and power line.

Dispatch from 6. 6, go ahead. Yeah, we're going to be on delay. We've got cable wires across the road outside the firehouse running up Wolf Slayer Way. Give us a minute up here. Copy, did you want me to reassign it or just keep you on it? Yeah, go ahead and reassign it. Copy, I'll put you out of your station.

Firefighters report a delay due to cable wires across the road near their station.

and down with it, no arcing or sparking scene.

An additional report indicates that there's no arcing or sparking from the downed power lines.

Attention 6 engine, 6 engine only, on the field for 10, resume on 222, Center Avenue at Aliquippa Street, there is a tree that fell into the middle of the street, there is a power line down with it, no arcing or sparking seen.

 Again, that 6 engine, 6 engine only, on the field for 10, at Center Avenue at Aliquippa Street, there is a tree fell, that fell in the middle of the street, there is a power...

Attention 6 engine, 6 engine only, on the field for 10, resume on 222, Center Avenue at Aliquippa Street, there is a tree that fell into the middle of the street, there is a power line down with it, no arcing or sparking seen. Again, that 6 engine, 6 engine only, on the field for 10, at Center Avenue at Aliquippa Street, there is a tree fell, that fell in the middle of the street, there is a power...

Firefighters received a 911 report of a tree that fell in the middle of the street, bringing down power lines. No arcing or sparking was observed.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Centre Ave & Allequippa St.

Light Poles, Power Lines Down in Street

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