Electrical issue near Verizon pole in Lexington, Lexington MA
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel responded to a report of electrical sparking near a Verizon pole at the intersection of Slocum Road and Highland Avenue in Lexington. The issue caused a power outage for at least one resident, but there was no ongoing fire or visible hazard. The power line remained intact, and the scene was later cleared without incident.
Audio|Heard on: Lexington Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:14
Transcript:
00:00
Two to control.
00:06
Go ahead.
00:08
The reporting party said they saw something spark in there but it stopped.
00:14
The line is not down.
00:16
It's still up in the air, but one of the residents here lost power.
00:21
You can keep the fire department coming, but it doesn't look like it's urgent right now.
00:25
I'll get you a pole number in a second.
00:29
Okay.
00:30
Duty control.
00:35
Go ahead.
00:38
It's going to be a Verizon pole near the corner of Slocum and Highland.
00:44
Still no arc or anything showing, but the power is out in the area.
00:53
Roger.
00:59
Four one two to control.
01:04
Four one two.
01:07
I'm going to be clear.
01:08
Fire is clearing out as well.
01:09
There's no hazard right now.
01:10
Everything's intact, but the power is out.
01:13
The power company should be able to fix that.
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:
Slocum Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
