Kerosene spill prompts fire response in North Yarmouth, North Yarmouth ME
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue crews responded to a large kerosene spill near West Pownal Road in North Yarmouth. Approximately 75 to 85 gallons of kerosene were reported spilled by a caller who had also contacted the state Department of Environmental Protection. Multiple units, including Cumberland Rescue 103, Squad 51, and Service Truck 54, were dispatched. The spill was confirmed to be away from waterways, and personnel were advised to use caution due to icy conditions at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Yarmouth Fire, Cumberland and Freeport Fire
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05:27
Transcript:
00:00
North Dartmouth, stand by for a fuel spill.
00:22
Respond to near West Pownal Road, cross with Chandler Brook and Hallowell Road.
00:27
Caller reports they spilled seventy-five to eighty-five gallons of kerosene outside.
00:45
It is not near a waterway.
01:26
Caller had contacted DEP before calling and stated their tank is completely empty.
02:33
Cumberland Rescue 103, respond to North Yarmouth near West Pownal Road to assist with a fuel spill.
02:55
Near West Pownal Road for a reported fuel spill, seventy-five to eighty-five gallons of kerosene.
05:19
Location identified as the old Lobster Mill Trap Company.
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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 Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth, ME 04097
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