Tree down on tracks near Branford station causes fire hazard, Branford CT
Fire & ArsonA tree fell on the train tracks near Branford train station, causing a fire and electrical hazard. Power lines were arcing and the train lines were shut down for safety. Emergency crews responded to the scene to manage the situation.
Audio|Source: Branford Fire Department
03:47
Transcript:
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Car 6. Engine 9, response, fire response.
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Engine 9, car 6.
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3. I'm Maple Street in an area near train station port of the tree on the tracks.
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Possibly on fire.
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4.6 responding.
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Engine I was fine.
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Roger, I.
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To be at the train station and numerous calls about it.
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Trees that fell down,
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possibly blow all the transformers in the area.
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First six is unseen.
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Roger.
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Perks for the investigation.
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Ready?
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Branford on car 6.
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It's going to be a tree down on the catenaries possible involvement with the platform. If you want to notice, Shoreline East, the Bramford station will have to be closed,
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and they're going to have to shut down these lines to get the tree removed.
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All right here.
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actively arcing now potentially involving the platform.
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and go over the north side of the track.
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In disregard that, stay over there, just keep everybody away from the building and the platforms.
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Where was that, I'm engineer.
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There is a strong order of gasoline in the garage.
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We've removed the gas cans.
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The resident's going to keep the garage doors open to keep it ventilated.
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No hazards at the time. Engine was in service.
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Roger, no hazard.
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Roger, no hazard.
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I receive cards. The engine I phone, please.
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Order.
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for ambulance to insert it.
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Touch any part of this one.
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Right there by the bridge.
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We're calling car six. Car six is on there. at Boston's being aware and stopping all trains coming in.
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They do say they still have power going. They're going to work on shutting that power down.
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It's a few caution.
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They're going to call back whatever, ETAs for everything.
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You see, if they need to know, even though it's going to be the catnaries on the north side track.
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Brad, you're on the north side.
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Gen. Okay,
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cut.
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We're going to be standing by the truck, keeping away from the train platform and everything until we hear back further.
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Yeah, if anybody shows up looking to get towards the station, just let them know that the trains are going to be shut down and they can wait in their car or make other arrangements.
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All right.
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Branford, Branford, CT 06405
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