Balloons cause sparks and power outage on Florence Ave, East Mckeesport PA
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Fire & ArsonSparks from power lines on Florence Avenue in East McKeesport were caused by balloons tangled in the power cables. The balloons burned out and caused a power outage. Emergency crews responded to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Allegheny County Fire - East
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01:47
Transcript:
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The transformers fire upside 8124 and 7 in the East McKeesport, 135 rescue, east fireops, 3,
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triple 03.
00:12
County 135 mobile.
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135?
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135.
00:19
On scene at the sparks going on on Florence Ruff, it was balloons tied up in the power cable, looks like they've all burnt out.
00:37
I can start DPM light that way if you have a crew in station.
00:47
I'm actually a resident on the street at just a couple of houses down from my house.
00:53
I'm trying to give the pole numbers for you now if you need it.
00:59
That would be lovely, thank you.
01:04
County 135, Deputy.
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Go ahead.
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Rescue be on the road momentarily.
01:13
I didn't catch all of it.
01:15
Did you start Duquesne Light for this?
01:19
Yeah, I'm getting them now.
01:20
He is getting me a poll number.
01:26
Very good. Only 135, probable.
01:29
Go ahead.
01:33
The poll number is S and Sam, Ellison, Lima,
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(number withheld).
01:43
Great. Thank you, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Florence Ave, East McKeesport, PA 15035
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