Downed utility pole and tree block road in Branford, Branford CT
Fire & ArsonFire crews are responding to a downed utility pole and a large tree blocking the roadway near Oakview and Ridge in Branford. There is a leaking transformer and another damaged pole. The road is closed for safety reasons, and crews are managing the situation to prevent hazards.
Audio|Source: Branford Fire
02:11
Transcript:
00:00
On (number withheld) on the roadway the best number I can give you is (number withheld) to be the first pole down Oakview from Ridge
00:21
All that information has been in the DUI[1] and they were able to ask paying the poll number and they up the priority on the response.
00:33
Received.
00:35
Also we'll be having a block on Ridge at the...
00:42
You said the poll was struck, did you mean snapped?
00:48
As best I can tell, it appears to have been snapped in half or maybe the top third is broken off.
00:55
I'm not sure if that was from a wire or if the tree struck the pole itself.
01:01
Appreciate.
01:07
Number six, can you speak with (name withheld) at near Wall Street? She'd like to speak with someone regarding family issues she's having.
01:15
It sounds like it's going to be a forward for (number withheld).
01:24
down I believe that's towards Spruce.
01:28
A large tree is down with the second pole involvement.
01:32
I'm going to get you that pull number moment apparently.
01:35
We're establishing the safety career here.
01:41
Roger.
01:46
Out.
01:52
Rod the (number withheld).
01:58
One and with the leaking transformer, I believe that's correct at this point.
02:07
So one falls on the ground, one is broken, looks not standing, and one tree down.
Police codes explained
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[1]
DUI: Driving Under the Influence
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Location mentioned:
Ridge Rd, Branford, CT 06405
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