SOLEBURY MOUNTAIN RD / LOW RD ยท Btwn: 1-11 SOLEBURY MOUNTAIN RD/2-4 LOW RD
Dispatched 2:55 PM
ClearedETA
6m
DIST
2.4mi
HYD
NO
Dispatch
TREE ON WIRES.. FLAMES.. ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-325955
Caller: LORI CABLIN (215-760-3371)
Temp
83ยฐF
Wind
9 WSW
Conditions
Partly sunny
Humidity
70%
STAY BACK 35 FT FROM DOWNED WIRES
Size-Up Reference
Address for PECO: SOLEBURY MOUNTAIN RD / LOW RD
๐จ Incident Snapshot
highTree on wires with visible flames
Rural residential area, scattered homes
Utility hazard โ arcing/fire risk
โ ๏ธ Primary Risk Signals
Downed or damaged wires
Electrical hazard to crew and civilians
Do not approach โ establish perimeter, call utility company immediately
Active fire from arcing
Flames visible on wires or tree
Fire may spread to tree canopy or nearby structures โ have water ready
Rural access
Narrow roads, scattered driveways
Confirm apparatus can reach contact point โ may need to stage and walk in
๐ฌ๏ธ Environmental Conditions
Wind 9 mph WSW
Fire spread risk toward east-facing structures
Partly sunny โ good visibility
๐ฅ Fire Behavior Cue
Tree arcing can reignite as wires move
Wind may drive flames into tree crown
Watch for sustained fire vs transient arcing
โ๏ธ Confirm on Arrival
Wire status
Visible arcing, flames, or damaged line sections
Tree condition
Size, contact point with wires, fire involvement
Exposure risk
Nearest structures and their distance from fire/wires
Utility access
Pole location, transformer visibility, meter references for utility dispatch
๐ง Common Causes
Storm or wind damage to trees
Tree growth into power lines over time