Pole and Trees Down on Highway 1 in Mendocino, Causing Traffic Hazard

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported at 88.00 Highway 1 North in Mendocino. The dispatch log at 12:38 indicated that the California Highway Patrol contacted the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF) for assistance. At 13:04, the reporting party confirmed that there were power lines in the roadway on the eastbound side with no visible arching or sparking, a pole across the roadway, and two trees blocking the highway. The CHP was then informed of the situation at 13:05.

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12:38 p.m.
[6] 1039 CDF
1:04 p.m.
[9] RP LL // LINES IN RDWY ON EB SIDE NEG ARCH OR SPARK // POLE ACROSS RDWY // 2 TREES ACROSS HWY
1:05 p.m.
[11] 1039 CDF

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