Branch burning on power lines near Edgecomb, Edgecomb ME
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire department crews in Newcastle responded to reports of a burning branch on electrical lines along US-1 near the Edgecomb town line. Multiple callers reported the fire, which was identified as a small branch ablaze on power lines. No injuries or further damage were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Lincoln County Fire/EMS and Police
Listen to dispatch call
02:52
Transcript:
00:00
Go ahead, Lincoln.
00:04
Fire one, we've taken three calls so far.
00:07
Two are reporting it's the pole right next to the pipe here.
00:09
The third said it was across from Exact Expansion Systems that appears to be just over the line in Newcastle.
00:22
I'll be off here momentarily, Lieutenant.
00:35
Five to one, roll.
00:42
One to fifty-five, you're unreadable.
00:48
Fifty-five to one, weather.
00:51
Roll.
00:54
Just told everything at the station for a moment.
00:59
Four.
01:06
Also start me an off number for this.
01:12
Four over two.
01:18
The two of your OF numbers, (number withheld), you're getting (number withheld).
01:30
Come on Lincoln.
01:36
One, go ahead.
01:39
Yeah, this is going to be in Newcastle.
01:47
Ten four.
01:49
I'll turn out.
01:54
It's just a branch on the primaries that's burning.
02:00
Ten four, copy that.
02:05
Like at Newcastle Fire, stand by for call.
02:34
Branch on the line, currently actively burning.
02:38
We took conflicting reports at fire one.
02:41
Again, Newcastle Fire responding to Route 1 right near the Edgecomb town line for a branch on the line that's actually burning.
02:52
I'm your tone tonight.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
US-1, Edgecomb, ME
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