Tree falls on wires and transformer causing sparks, Blandford MA
Fire & ArsonA tree fell onto telephone wires and a transformer near Russell Stage Road in Blandford, Massachusetts, causing sparks and live wires across the road. Authorities responded to block the area and ensure safety.
Audio|Source: Massachusetts State Police Dispatch - Troop B
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Transcript:
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Evertsworth was notified about the 56 Russell Stage for the Transformer.
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Receive, 36, the rest of the stage was down-tree. It was a little bit further up,
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but they wouldn't miss it.
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Receive, sir.
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4, 28, B, 3, nothing shown on Magnolia, we 17.
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739 B5. I'll make the flip on hold my road and check to see if the transformer is still sparking.
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B5 received, just received a call of an operator who can't get past those wires or the transformers at.
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Received the route.
00:54
That tree is still blocking both in to travel.
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No cars are going to be able to get around. I know. Go to check on the wires over there.
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Received.
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B5-2-739 and station B.
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739.9. Station B.
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I received a call from a driver who's near Russell Stage Road where that lot of explosion was.
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He said there's active lines across the roadway as well as sparks coming from the Transformer, and I advise on the stay in this vehicle.
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I just want to give you guys an update.
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Location mentioned:
Russell Stage Rd, Blandford, MA 01008
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