Power line struck while digging causes sparks near Bow St, Concord NH


While digging near Bow Street, a power line was struck causing sparks from the meter. The breaker shut off and no fire is visible. The fire department responded to check the power line and meter for damage.
Audio|Source: Concord Fire Alarm - Capital Area
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Transcript:
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Fire on the Northwood Fire.
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Near Bow Street.
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Checking power line to the meter that was struck.
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Fire on to Northwood Fire.
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2. Near Bow Street.
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Checking line that was struck while digging.
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Check the meter.
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First wave, turnpike back to first stage of sternpike, back to first stage of sternpike 1629.
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Fire alarm, Northwood O.E.
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Responding.
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Fort O.E. Responding.
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All right.
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Anything else two clear? In service.
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Allentown in service.
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High alarm, Northwood Engine 2 responding.
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Northwood Engine 2 responding.
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Caller, they were digging and they struck a power line, causing sparks from the meter.
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The breaker shut off doesn't see anything now.
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Receive, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near Bow St, Concord, NH 03301
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