Brush fire caused by fallen tree blocks road in Southbridge, Southbridge MA
Fire crews responded to a brush fire in Southbridge caused by a tree fallen onto power lines. The fire blocked the roadway and threatened nearby houses. Emergency personnel faced risks as part of the road was shut down due to the incident.
Audio|Source: Southbridge and Area Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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Service 1-81 and myself are on scene.
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We've got a tree on top of the primaries blocking the roadway.
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We've got about a 10 by 30 fresh fire going.
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We start every source for everyone.
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Service 781, Service 181 on scene.
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They were notified priority to find the dispatch,
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as well as being advised there was a brush fire.
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Threatening emergency personnel.
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The creeps over the hill is going to hit out.
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So, Pryor E1, please.
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Receive, that doesn't meet their criteria for a Friary 1, but they are aware that there is a brush fire and that there's houses nearby.
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One, anyone.
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Wednesday.
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Enter 181-8-1. Go up Wancher Road to Dennis Drive and come across Labby, back down the other side.
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You're going to have to shut down that side of the road.
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Proceed.
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Southbridge, MA
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