Tree rests on power lines near Whitaker Rd, no sparks, Plainfield NH


A tree was found resting on power lines near Whitaker Road. The tree was not sparking or causing any electrical problems at the time. Fire personnel marked the area with yellow tape and contacted the power company to remove the tree before it could fall entirely.
Audio|Source: Upper Valley Area Police and Fire
02:27
Transcript:
00:00
Citizen reports a tree on power lines, so he'll be checked.
00:06
Free seat.
00:12
Plainfield 1 from Plainfield 2.
00:14
Plainfield 2.
00:21
Be advised, I had somebody report that to me right before this call.
00:26
I couldn't locate it when I was turning around.
00:29
It may have already broken free and somebody may have cleared it.
00:34
All 43 seconds.
00:36
Thank you. The one that reported to me said it was between my driveway and the next driveway.
00:46
proceed.
00:52
Utility 1.
00:54
Plainfield Utility 1.
00:57
You're responding back to the scene on Willowbrook with some Speedy Dry.
01:01
You're responding with Speedy Dry, (number withheld).
01:08
2. You are tracking wall.
01:10
No NTT for Portsmouth.
01:13
And for your MET crew, going to Blake 12 at MassJet, (number withheld).
01:23
Till Wanda Hanover.
01:31
It's going to be in front of near Whitaker Rd.
01:35
You're going to need someone to come out here and remove it before it falls completely down here.
01:40
Where is it?
01:53
One.
01:59
Calling, Plainfield One.
02:01
Plainfield One.
02:06
Plainfield One, just confirming, is this tree on wire?
02:10
Yes, it is on the wires.
02:14
Receive, it's not sparking or arcing or any of those sorts?
02:18
Not at this time.
02:19
We're going to put some yellow tape on here, this is the market, and it's the power company come out here and remove it.
02:26
I'll receive, go give them a call.
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Location mentioned:
Near Whitaker Rd, Meriden, NH 03770
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