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Firefighters in Albuquerque responded to an electrical hazard involving an arcing power line that ignited tree branches. Coordination with the power company is underway to address the issue.

Arcing Power Line Causing Branches to Catch Fire

 We've been watching these power lines. We do have some tree branches across the power lines, but they're no longer arcing. They're no longer smoking or on fire. We also have a downpour with rain. We're going to be clearing from this. PNM should still come take a look at these lines.

 Director copies. Branches are still on the power line, no longer arcing in the downpour. PNM is direct to respond to the location.

Engine 32 to fire control. Engine 32. We've been watching these power lines. We do have some tree branches across the power lines, but they're no longer arcing. They're no longer smoking or on fire. We also have a downpour with rain. We're going to be clearing from this. PNM should still come take a look at these lines. Director copies. Branches are still on the power line, no longer arcing in the downpour. PNM is direct to respond to the location.

According to firefighters, the branches are no longer arcing due to rain. They are clearing the scene.

 Yeah, we did locate a branch that is smoldering.

 Control copies, located a smoldering branch, going to extinguish it.

Engine 66 to fire control to follow up. Engine 66. Yeah, we did locate a branch that is smoldering. It's a little bit on fire. We're going to try to extinguish it. Control copies, located a smoldering branch, going to extinguish it.

Firefighters have located a smoldering branch and are working to extinguish it.

It's going to be on the south side of the roadway, parallel with the road.

It's going to be on the south side of the roadway, parallel with the road.10-4. Can you let the PIO know also?

Crews have identified the affected area on the south side of the roadway and are notifying the public information officer.

 Can you confirm with fire and see if it's truly downed lines, like if they're across the road or if it was just a hit caught a tree on fire?

 They're truly down and they're waiting for PNM to respond to that.

 And they're going to be blocking the roadway entirely like the lines are across the road or just adjacent?

Sam 4 to 121. Go ahead. Can you confirm with fire and see if it's truly downed lines, like if they're across the road or if it was just a hit caught a tree on fire? They're truly down and they're waiting for PNM to respond to that. That's affirmative. And they're going to be blocking the roadway entirely like the lines are across the road or just adjacent? Station.

Firefighters confirm no downed lines across the road. They are clearing the scene as no hazards remain.

 We're going to have westbound Blake blocked at Tapia and eastbound Blake blocked at Fantoise.

121 121. We're going to have westbound Blake blocked at Tapia and eastbound Blake blocked at Fantoise. 10-4. 10-4.

Traffic is blocked westbound at Tapia Blvd and eastbound at Fantozzi Rd on Blake.

 The branch that was resting on the line burned through, fell to the ground.

 We made sure the branches were put out on the ground.

 He's still doing a PNM at that address, but we're going to be clearing scene.

 Branch has burned through, fell to the ground.

Engine 33, you're with your traffic. Engine 33, fire control. The branch that was resting on the line burned through, fell to the ground. There's no more hazard in the tree. We made sure the branches were put out on the ground. He's still doing a PNM at that address, but we're going to be clearing scene. 10-4, PNM is direct to respond. You'll be clearing scene. Branch has burned through, fell to the ground.

According to firefighters, the branch has burned through and fallen. They are clearing the scene as no hazards remain.

 Can you go down to Tapia and block all of westbound traffic on Blake?

121, 102. Go ahead. Can you go down to Tapia and block all of westbound traffic on Blake? 10-4. 2361.

Traffic is being redirected westbound on Blake to ensure safety near the affected area.

10-4, Engine 66 and Brush. Engine 32, go ahead.

 Can we get a SO deputy to help with traffic control? I'd like to block off the intersection of Tapia and Blake, and we'll block Blake near the address.

 We're getting a lot of arcing, a lot of high power arcing from behind.

 We want to stop traffic from traveling the intersection.

 Engine 32, we're direct on that. We'll get SO on the call.

 Fire control, Brush 32 and Engine 66 en route. 1214 Renner Court. 1214 Renner Court.

10-4, Engine 66 and Brush. Engine 32, go ahead. Can we get a SO deputy to help with traffic control? I'd like to block off the intersection of Tapia and Blake, and we'll block Blake near the address. We're getting a lot of arcing, a lot of high power arcing from behind. 10-4. We want to stop traffic from traveling the intersection. Engine 32, we're direct on that. We'll get SO on the call. Fire control, Brush 32 and Engine 66 en route. 1214 Renner Court. 1214 Renner Court. Thank you.

Firefighters are coordinating with deputies to manage traffic near the affected area due to high power arcing.

 Yeah, there's no downed power line here.

 So we're going to go ahead and clear off of this call.

Engine 66, fire control. Engine 66. Yeah, there's no downed power line here. There's no arcing. There's no hazards. So we're going to go ahead and clear off of this call.

Firefighters confirm no downed power line or arcing and are clearing the scene.

 We are on scene. No active hazard at the moment. There were some branches that were on fire, but they fell and threw themselves out.

 We're going to remain on scene for Engine 66. Can we get T&M en route?

 10-4, Rescue 32. We'll get T&M en route.

 Yes, sir. We're going to have three green, one yellow.

Rescue 32, fire control. Rescue 32. We are on scene. No active hazard at the moment. There were some branches that were on fire, but they fell and threw themselves out. We're going to remain on scene for Engine 66. Can we get T&M en route? 10-4, Rescue 32. We'll get T&M en route. Engine 66 is directed that. Engine 34, fire control. Engine 34. Yes, sir. We're going to have three green, one yellow. Three green, one yellow, patient.

Firefighters report no active hazard currently, but remain on scene for further assistance.

Attention to Engine 33, PNM's unable to give an ETA at this time, but I will let them know your report.

Attention to Engine 33, PNM's unable to give an ETA at this time, but I will let them know your report. 33, copy. Thank you.

The power company has not provided an estimated arrival time yet. Firefighters remain on standby.

 Engine 3-3 fire control, can we get an ETA on PNM?

 And could you just advise them that we still do have an active electrical line on fire?

Engine 3-3 fire control. Engine 3-3. Engine 3-3 fire control, can we get an ETA on PNM? And could you just advise them that we still do have an active electrical line on fire? I need them to come shut it off.

Firefighters are awaiting the power company to shut off the active electrical line.

 The number is E as in Edward, 19 B as in Boy, 76.

 10-4, I'm PNMS director in response to your location.

Engine 32 to I've got a pull number. Go ahead, Engine 32. The number is E as in Edward, 19 B as in Boy, 76. 10-4, I'm PNMS director in response to your location.

Firefighters have identified the power line involved and are coordinating with the power company for assistance.

 We're making access to the, uh, I'll get you a phone number.

Engine 33, fire control. Engine 33. We're making access to the, uh, I'll get you a phone number. Engine 33, check.

Firefighters are working to access the area affected by the arcing power line.

Seeing a Bravo response for a vehicle. Last unit for fire control, go ahead.

 This is Engine 32. We are arriving on scene. We do have an arcing power line, touching trees, tree branches on fire. We're going to be protecting exposures. I'll get you a PNM power pole, and can you dispatch a PNM to our location?

 10-4, Engine 32 arriving, branch on fire and protecting for exposures. We'll contact PNM, be direct.

 The address is going to be 2202 Blake Road Southwest.

Seeing a Bravo response for a vehicle. Last unit for fire control, go ahead. This is Engine 32. We are arriving on scene. We do have an arcing power line, touching trees, tree branches on fire. We're going to be protecting exposures. I'll get you a PNM power pole, and can you dispatch a PNM to our location? 10-4, Engine 32 arriving, branch on fire and protecting for exposures. We'll contact PNM, be direct. The address is going to be 2202 Blake Road Southwest.2202 Blake Road.

Firefighters report an arcing power line causing tree branches to catch fire. Power company assistance requested.

Fire control, Engine 32, rescue, Topia, Boulevard and Blake Road Southwest.

 Topia and Blake Road Southwest, 555, Charlie 1W.

 for an electrical hazard, the west of Topia and Blake on the south side of the road.

 Fire control, Engine 66, rescue, 32, en route, 1512 Yakima Road Southwest.

 1512 Yakima Road Southwest. It's going to be an electrical hazard.

Fire control, Engine 32, rescue, Topia, Boulevard and Blake Road Southwest. Topia and Blake Road Southwest, 555, Charlie 1W. for an electrical hazard, the west of Topia and Blake on the south side of the road. Fire control, Engine 66, rescue, 32, en route, 1512 Yakima Road Southwest. 1512 Yakima Road Southwest. It's going to be an electrical hazard. Copy, go ahead. Topping sound, heard in the background. Yes, is okay.

Firefighters are responding to a report of an electrical hazard.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Tapia Blvd SW & Blake Rd SW.

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