WIRES OUTSIDE (LOC)
137 S MAIN ST · Btwn: W MECHANIC ST & CORYELL ST
ETA
4m
DIST
1.2mi
HYD
131ft
Temp
70°F
Wind
7 ENE
Conditions
Light rain
Humidity
95%
STAY BACK 35 FT FROM DOWNED WIRES
Radio Size-Up
[UNIT] is on scene,
wires [down / arcing / no hazard].
[fire / no fire].
PECO notified, pole #[____].
Reference
Address for PECO: 137 S MAIN ST
Structure
Ordinary Commercial
Occupancy
Business
Footprint
1,179 sq ft
Construction
Ordinary
Dispatch
TOP OF POLE IS SMOKING ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-282105
Caller: ALLISON REIMEL (609-304-9968)
Water Supply
SW
124-198 New Street New Hope
Across from 41 New St. & in front of upper parking lot of American Legion.
SE
142 Waterloo Street New Hope
Near corner of Waterloo St. and S. Main St.
🚨 Incident Snapshot
highWires outside — pole top smoking
Commercial building (Burgerly restaurant)
Related PD call on file (CP#: PD26-282105)
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Electrical hazard at pole
Do not approach energized lines
Utility contact risk for apparatus and personnel
Active fire potential
Smoke at pole top indicates arcing or insulation failure
Rapid utility notification required
Weather: Light rain + high humidity (95%)
Could mask visual smoke detection
Wet conditions complicate electrical hazard
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 7 mph ENE, light rain
No significant fire spread concern from wind
Wet conditions limit ignition risk to immediate pole area
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Pole location
Identify smoking point on pole top or crossarm
Utility lines
Determine if lines are arcing, damaged, or in contact with structure
Building exposure
Confirm no fire has extended to roof, siding, or interior
Scene safety
Establish perimeter — do not allow personnel or apparatus contact with lines until utility confirms de-energized
🧠 Common Causes
Loose connection or corroded hardware at pole
Age-related insulation breakdown on line
Contact between lines from storm damage or ice load
Animal contact or debris across energized conductors
Field Notes