Tree falls on power lines causing fire in Denmark, Denmark ME

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/4/2025 12:43 PM

Near Rocky Knoll Rd, Denmark, ME 04022

Emergency responders were called to near Rocky Knoll Rd in Denmark for a tree that had fallen onto power lines. The tree was arcing and caused a fire but it was later reported to be out. Central Maine Power was notified and occupants nearby were advised to stay clear of the area as a safety precaution.

Audio|Source: Sebago Lakes Region and Oxford County Fire and EMS

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Transcript:

00:00

Oxford RCC2, Denmark, fire department, need units to respond to near Rocky Knoll Rd in Denmark, responding for a report of tree on power lines,

00:10

arcing and on fire. Charlie Lovell call, time of your town, 1543.

00:16

Fire line from 9-4 command.

00:23

Problem answering.

00:27

At this time, the tree is not actively no fire anymore.

00:31

This update.

00:34

Problem copy, no active fire.

00:41

Denmark 75, go ahead.

00:44

I am en route to the station.

00:49

Copy Denmark front 75, you're in route to your station 1544.

00:58

Denmark 74 to Oxford. Denmark 74 to Oxford.

01:02

Denmark 74, go ahead.

01:04

You repeat the address on that call?

01:09

Copy Denmark 74. The address is going to be near Rocky Null Rd in Denmark, repeating near Rocky Null Rd.

01:18

Oxford to Denmark 74. Did you copy that?

01:27

Yes, copy. It's her tank seven engine three and route through four.

01:37

10 4, tanks 7 engine 3 and route crew of 4 at 1548.

01:45

Fire on 301.

01:48

3.01, then.

01:50

I declare of (name withheld),

01:55

occupants that down there has been advised to stay away from it, and has been made aware the CMP does about it.

02:02

Brown, okay.

02:10

Demarck, Tank 7, Oxford.

02:14

Tank 7, go ahead.

02:18

Tank 7, engine 3 off.

02:22

Looks like it's cut the power, but make sure CMP is headed for this location when they're in.

02:30

Time 4, Tank 7, engine 3 on scene, we're notifying the CMP.

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Near Rocky Knoll Rd, Denmark, ME 04022

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