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Fire crews check low-hanging wire near Columbus Ave, Rochester NH

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/19/2025 12:58 PM

Columbus Ave, Rochester, NH 03867

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Rochester responded to a possible downed or low-hanging electrical wire near Columbus Avenue between Gifford and Cleary Corners. Upon investigation, no hazards or problems were found, and units cleared the scene without issue.

Audio|Heard on: Rochester NH Police and Fire

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01:29

Transcript:

00:00

Fire alarm, Rochester Fire, response,

00:02

near Columbus Ave for a down wire.

00:05

Fire alarm,

00:07

Rochester Fire response near Columbus Ave for a low-hanging wire.

00:17

A G2 filer.

00:18

We'll be in the area.

00:21

Received then.

00:22

And too, I'll show you in the area.

00:23

It's between Gifford and Cleary Corners.

00:26

Reporting partly stating there's a box hanging from the wires about 5 feet from the ground.

00:44

Three seconds. Arisle, Frisbury.

00:47

Received, Riosha, you're loving at Frisbury.

00:58

Fire alarm, Rochester Fire, response near Columbus Ave for a low-hanging wire.

01:03

Fire alarm, Rochester Fire, response near Columbus Ave for a low-hanging wire.

01:14

Engine 2, filer.

01:16

Engine 2?

01:20

No problems with the wire, will be clear and in service.

01:26

Received, Engine 2.

01:27

I'll show no problems with the wire.

01:28

You'll be clear and in service.

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Columbus Ave, Rochester, NH 03867

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