Explosion reported, possibly involving a cannon, near Gilson Rd

Heard on: Windsor County Fire - South

01:19

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00:00

Unresponsive (number withheld)

00:02

Gilson Road explosion.

00:05

Be advised that I did get a text from a rescue squad member saying it is possible cannon.

00:14

Harlan Flower Street and Rue, receiving a text from rescue squad members saying it is a possible cannon.

00:20

2020.

00:28

Absolutely.

00:29

Hartford dispatch, what's on your engine?

00:36

Hartford dispatch, what's on your engine?

00:43

West Windsor engine.

00:46

West Windsor engine, West Windsor Forestry are off at the trailhead on Coaching Lane.

00:52

We'll be setting up Coaching Lane command.

00:55

P2 will have command.

01:00

Command, 2021.

01:07

This is to our own C1.

01:12

Go ahead.

01:14

State Police has three troopers en route.

01:16

If you could advise when you get on scene if they're needed.

8/8/2026 05:16 PM

Fire

Gilson Rd, Hartland, VT 05048

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports an explosion at a location on/near Gilson Rd, possibly involving a cannon. Fire units discussed establishing command at a trailhead on Coach/Coaching Lane, and state police troopers were reported en route pending whether they are needed on scene.