Transformer fire with live power line near barn in Underhill, Williston VT
Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a transformer fire near a barn close to Coots Knob Road in Underhill, Vermont. The fire involved an active electrical power line that was down, with a tree laying on the barn and power line on the tree. There was concern for public safety and property due to the live wire near the barn.
Audio|Source: Underhill / Jericho Fire Dispatch
03:23
Transcript:
00:00
Sherman Dispatch from a geographical fire respond to near Coots Knob Road in Underhill. Report of a transformer that's on fire, according to the caller and can you're fine.
00:20
Sherman Dispatch under Hill Jericho on fire respond to near Coots Knob Road. Jimendredolf, we're a transformer that's on fire according to the caller near the abandon.
00:30
Time atone.
00:37
901 copies dispatch. We'll be responding.
00:52
25 responding to 900.
01:00
9C2[1] is in route correct.
01:06
Teachers are out on scene.
01:08
I'm able to get to the residence at this time due to the tree down.
01:12
I'll be walking.
01:18
9-based on the air acknowledging seat 2-1 scene.
01:27
C2[1]-900, I need you in touch with green mountain power right away.
01:31
We have an active fire.
01:33
I'm not sure if this power line is de-energized.
01:35
I need them here ASAP.
01:39
Copy that.
01:45
C2[1]-900, this is an active line.
01:49
I need them here.
01:57
C2[1] is all responding. I do have an active electrical line,
02:01
power line down.
02:03
It is within 15 feet of the barn.
02:06
Tree is on the barn.
02:08
Line is on the tree.
02:15
Command 900.
02:18
Go ahead.
02:21
I have full number 3-1-1 over 4A. If there's any way they can kill this line, I'd appreciate it.
02:37
Copy that, I'll call them back.
02:44
52 in the route with a crew of two K-4 is on board.
02:53
Engine to live-in who is spawning with 1.
02:57
Blue 5 on.
03:02
9-8 to command.
03:05
Command on.
03:08
He stated killing that line will kill all of Underhill and Most of Westford.
03:16
If they can't get out here soon, we're going to have them kill the line.
03:21
I let it know the urgency.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
C2: Code 2 - non-emergency response
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Location mentioned:
Nob Hill Rd, Williston, VT 05495
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