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Electrical pole fire causes road closure near Oakland Mills Rd

Heard on: Howard MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
02:14
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Engine 101, you're responding to Snowden River Parkway and Oakland Mills Road for an electrical pole on fire.
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Oakland Mills Rd & Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible electrical pole fire near Snowden River Parkway and Oakland Mills Road in Columbia. The incident led to lane closures in both directions as utility workers were called to cut power for safety. Police assisted with traffic control, and no injuries were reported.

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