Tree and wires cause small fire near Ridge Road, Hamden CT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire department responded to a tree and wires down on a utility pole near Ridge Road in Hamden, causing a small fire. Eversource was notified, and roads around Gilliard and Highlands were closed while emergency crews secured the area.
Audio|Heard on: Branford Fire
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03:4
Transcript:
00:00
That's one.
00:01
Two to control two.
00:08
Control to one?
00:10
We'll be on scene just south of the dump entrance with a pole number for you with a tree on the line.
00:22
When you're ready for the pole number?
00:28
I'm ready and can I get a location to pick a pole case number?
00:34
near Ridge Road.
00:36
Pole number is AT&T (number withheld).
00:42
near Ridge Road, AT&T pole number (number withheld) and you're on scene there.
00:48
Any other of your members?
00:52
Cell phone, (number withheld).
00:54
Rackett 202.
01:01
Thank you, honey.
01:09
24 streets in lobby.
01:13
The 24th Street from lobby.
01:16
Fire, please.
01:21
You have an air force.
01:26
Fire, you have an Eversource rep coming in.
01:43
Roger 168 to 40 we're close to vayusa is where the tree's down, we've located it, we'll start making a few cuts.
02:01
I got the area secured with caution tape.
02:04
It's all blocked off.
02:05
You want to send me to the next?
02:08
We have a small fire going here.
02:13
It's Eversource pole (number withheld).
02:17
It's not safe to come up here with fire apparatus until Eversource says their word here.
02:26
(name withheld) reporting pole snapped, wires down, small fire.
02:30
Eversource pole (number withheld), all fire apparatus should stay away from the area until Eversource can secure the power.
02:39
Yeah, we'll hold the response to 32 and 32 can stage on Funkup Brod.
02:50
Newark.
02:53
Timor is on, Gladzman.
02:57
Support by the Lodge company, let them know about the road closure.
03:01
Gilliard and Highlands will be closed completely until further notice.
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:
Ridge Rd, Hamden, CT 06517
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