Tree threatens power lines near Hancock Cemetery, sparking hazard, Hancock MI
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TrafficFire crews responded to a tree hanging over power lines near Hancock Cemetery, posing risk to vehicles and electric infrastructure. Authorities acted promptly to address the hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Houghton and Keweenaw Counties Police, Fire and EMS
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02:52
Transcript:
00:00
Please respond to Hancock-Sidell Road near Hancock Cemetery.
00:05
We have a tree hanging over the road from power lines, dangling.
00:10
Callers said it will take the wire down, so there's concern.
00:14
Multiple calls were placed yesterday about this.
00:16
Personnel checked the area to ensure it was being addressed today.
00:20
That one hasn't been cleared.
00:21
80's clear at 1130.
00:28
Stationated, Quincy-2.
00:30
Quincy-2.
00:34
En route.
00:36
Okay, thank you.
00:42
Twenty-two, Quincy-28.
00:46
Go ahead, 28.
00:49
En route to the scene, personal vehicle.
00:57
Message received.
01:03
Two from Quincy are en route to the scene.
01:11
Chief, I'll be at the station soon.
01:15
Not sure if we cleared the last one, but we are clear now, no chance work.
01:19
Fantastic, thank you.
01:25
Station 80, Clint the engine two.
01:32
Thank you. And how are the wires now?
01:36
I'm clear.
01:37
Let me know the exact location when you find it.
01:49
Thank you, Mr.
01:51
Two from Quincy 1.
01:57
Go ahead, Chief.
02:00
Just advising the bottom of the hill by the blinker light around Santories is slippery, be careful.
02:11
Message, Chief.
02:17
Quincy 1, Quincy 28.
02:21
July 28.
02:23
About two miles from Hancock Township line heading north, northwest,
02:29
a tree is over the spectrum line, no arcing or sparking.
02:36
This was reported on Wednesday.
02:39
Continuing toward Station 2 to check for anything else.
02:45
Okay, Clint T1 is clear.
02:48
28, clear.
02:50
80 is clear.
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Hancock, MI 49930
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