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Tree down on wires near Wakely SchoolWolcott CT

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audio iconRoad Closure
Hempel Dr, Wolcott, CT 06716

As discussed during the dispatch call, a large tree fell onto electrical and cable lines near Wakely School on Hempel Drive, blocking the roadway and creating a power line hazard. Emergency crews responded to secure the area and manage the obstruction.

Audio|Heard on: Wolcott Fire
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03:51
Transcript:
00:00
Well, good time for all companies in the area near Hempel Drive Wakely School.
00:04
We have a tree down on wires just past the driveway.
00:21
In the area of Wakely School near Hempel Drive, we have a tree down on wires just past the school entrance driveway.
00:30
Again, that's Wakely School near Hempel Drive for a tree down on wires.
00:57
Roger 46, show you en route near Hempel Drive for a tree down on wires.
01:36
A large tree across the primary, secondary, and cable lines into the roadway.
01:42
To be investigating.
01:43
Forty-six will be command.
01:46
Roger 46 has scene and command, investigating large tree on the line blocking roadway.
02:10
Command Central, you could notify a resource priority to involving the primaries as well and the roadway.
02:18
It's going to be between, or one pole down from, it looks like, (number withheld).
03:09
I'm 46 essential.
03:11
You could hold the assignment to myself and engineer.
03:13
You can clear companies one or two.
03:38
Engineering to command, which side do you want us coming from?
03:44
Come down and fold by the entrance to the school.
03:47
The wires are hanging down over the other side with traffic underneath them.

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Location mentioned:
Hempel Dr, Wolcott, CT 06716

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