Downed power line clings to Merkel home but no sparks seen, Merkel TX
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Fire & ArsonA downed power line remains attached to a Merkel home but shows no signs of sparking or smoking. Fire responders arrived swiftly and started an investigation to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Taylor County Fire and EMS Departments
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01:20
Transcript:
00:00
Tim for Merkel Fire.
00:02
Calling party was at near South 8, advising there is a line that is down.
00:08
It is attached to her house and the pole but it's on the ground.
00:15
It is not sparking or smoking.
00:29
1448. It's going to be 28, Texas, Sam, Robert Sam,
00:39
65, 63 via Black Dodge Rim.
00:47
764 copy on Route 1453 1453 You're looking on 133
01:06
You're looking for Fort Worth Center
01:13
It's Merkel 703, I'm on scene.
01:16
Got a single stories, single family dwellings.
01:18
I'll see any lines on this time.
01:20
We'll be investigating.
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Location mentioned:
S 8th St, Merkel, TX 79536
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