Downed wires cause fire near Route 140 in Ashford, Ashford CT
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According to the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to downed power lines on fire near Route 140 and Zaicek Road in Ashford. Traffic was diverted while firefighters worked to control the situation. There were trees on the wires, but no injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Windham CT Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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To pull out the eastbound lane of Route 140,
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closed with the wiring roadway.
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The house near Zaicek Rd.
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Ready.
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Group C-3-23 C by a power alarm company.
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452C. 4.5.2.
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We'll let the OT know that the FD is saying they're diverting traffic on the other side of this off of Zaicek Rd in Ashford.
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Roger.
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1328.
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Control.
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Area 139 pinnacle.
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Trees on the wires and on fire.
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Okay.
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Location mentioned:
Zaicek Rd, Ashford, CT 06278
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