Tree down causes fire hazard on West Main St, New Salem MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical hazard on West Main Street near West Street in New Salem after a tree fell onto power lines and began smoking, blocking the roadway. No injuries were reported during the initial dispatch.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin MA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Attention to New Salem Fire! Attention to West Main Street at West Street for a report of a tree down on power lines, same are smoking.
00:08
Again, West Main at West Street for a tree down on power lines, same are smoking, 1338.
00:16
Control is on New Salem X1.
00:18
New Salem X1.
00:19
New Salem is responding to West Main Street in the area of West Street.
00:25
Receive, sir.
00:26
Caller states it is blocking the road.
00:29
The caller was attempting to get to (name withheld)’s house with her children.
00:32
I'll have you underwent 1340.
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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:
W Main St & West St, New Salem, MA 01355
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