136 N MAIN ST · Btwn: PARRY ST & DIVISION ST/
Dispatched 8:21 PM
ClearedETA
4m
DIST
1.7mi
HYD
91ft
Dispatch
TREE DOWN BLKING ON POWER LINES SPARKING ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-326411
Caller: BROCK KEDDIE (609-575-7330)
Temp
76°F
Wind
5 NNW
Conditions
Clear
Humidity
70%
STAY BACK 35 FT FROM DOWNED WIRES
Water Supply
NW
70-98 River Road New Hope
In front of 146 N. Main St.
N
160 North Main Street New Hope
In front of 194 North Main St.
Size-Up Reference
Address for PECO: 136 N MAIN ST
Structure
Wood Frame Single Family Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
1,755 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
highDowned tree on power lines, sparking
Single-family residential, waterfront location
Prior alarm activation at address
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Live electrical hazard
Downed lines sparking, energized tree contact
Establish scene perimeter, no contact with tree/lines until utility confirms de-energization
Waterfront location
Water body adjacent, rescue access complication if needed
Confirm occupant safety and location on arrival
Fire ignition potential
Sparking wires near structure and vegetation
Monitor for fire development in trees/brush near house
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Clear, light wind 5 mph NNW
No fire spread acceleration expected
Good visibility for scene operations
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Power line status
Confirm sparking active, tree contact point, line status (confirm with utility dispatch)
Occupant location
Confirm residents evacuated, accounted for, safe distance from hazard
Fire development
Check structure exterior, eaves, nearby vegetation for ignition or extension
Scene safety
Establish perimeter, keep apparatus and crew clear of downed lines until utility clears hazard
🧠 Common Causes
High winds snapping tree limbs onto lines
Aging tree with brittle branches near power