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Power lines down and sparking near intersection

Heard on: Bridgeport Fire
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For the electrical issue, this is for power lines located at the corner of Merritt Street and Madison Avenue, showing map 31.
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Madison Ave & Merritt St, Bridgeport, CT 06606
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Emergency crews are sent to Merritt Street and Madison Avenue in Bridgeport for power lines that are down near a vehicle. The caller reports wires wrapped around the vehicle. Later, responders report that the wires at a nearby utility pole are sparking again. The situation involves electrical hazards from downed and sparking wires.

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