Utility pole damaged causing multiple downed lines, Oak Park IL
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Multiple utility lines have fallen due to damage to a utility pole behind near South Marion. The affected area has been secured with tape to keep people away. The lines remain energized and pose a hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
We've got multiple lines down with damage to the utility pole.
00:04
In the rear of near South Marion, this is also affecting near South Marion.
00:15
I do not have a full number for you.
00:19
Okay,
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check.
00:22
Okay.
00:26
What's count?
00:27
Sixthansa. Sixthew.
00:29
Okay. All right, checks-on-two union service.
00:33
Here has been taped off and non-contentive to be adjacent to the parking.
00:38
They are all still contacted.
00:42
Message, I'm still on the phone with them now.
00:48
Please, you do let them know that it looks like everything is still energized.
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Location mentioned:
S Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302
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