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Squirrel causes electrical short at URI substation

Heard on: South Kingstown Fire Dispatch (UFD & KFD)
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That was a squirrel that ate a wire and tripped a breaker at the substation at URI.
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Upper College Rd, Kingston, RI 02881

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Fire & Arson reported near Upper College Rd, Kingston, RI 02881 on Feb 14, 2026, 10:22 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible electrical problem at a university substation after a squirrel reportedly damaged wiring and tripped a breaker. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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