Tree contacts power line near Quarry Rd, Wells ME
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical hazard near Quarry Road where a tree had fallen against a power line, causing occasional light smoke. No fire was observed, and the utility company was notified. The scene was made safe and closed to other vehicles until the line could be repaired.
Audio|Heard on: Wells Fire
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01:33
Transcript:
00:00
We're going to be out near Quarry Road.
00:04
We have a tree against the primary line with occasional light smoke.
00:08
There is no fire.
00:10
Notify the utility company.
00:18
Engine 3, copy that you're near Quarry Road.
00:21
Repeat your last transmission.
00:26
Tree against the primary line.
00:28
There's no fire.
00:29
Some light smoke observed.
00:30
Please notify the utility company.
00:34
Copy, light smoke, no fire. We’ll notify the utility company.
00:44
Change 7 from Car 1.
00:47
Go ahead.
00:49
I think I can get through there safely.
00:54
Yes, that’s a primary line.
00:55
You can come through, but to be safe, we’ll close it to other vehicles.
00:58
We’re going to shut it down to other vehicles.
01:02
Okay, thanks.
01:11
Well, for Engine 3.
01:13
Engine 3, go ahead.
01:21
This tree on the line has occasional smoke, but there’s nothing more we can do without the utility company.
01:28
You can show us clear. Anything else pending?
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Location mentioned:
Quarry Rd, Wells, ME 04090
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