Tree downs power lines near Blackstrap Rd, Falmouth ME
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a scene near Blackstrap Road in Falmouth where a tree had apparently come down on power lines, causing live wires and a fire hazard. The caller reported that part of a tree fell, possibly near a driveway or the road, and that the home's electrical meter was torn from the wall. Units arrived to find trees and power lines down near the house.
Audio|Heard on: Falmouth Police, Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
02:29
Transcript:
00:00
The fire alarm A2 is going out.
00:04
A2 on us.
00:06
So I'm on there with Lines.
00:08
It's going to be near Blackstrap Rd.
00:21
It's going to be near Blackstrap Rd.
00:31
BAS!
00:40
Found on the airwood, still box 41,
00:42
engine 4259 black strap road, near Blackstrap Rd.
00:48
I spoke with the reporting party directly.
00:51
He said part of a tree might have come down on the power lines.
00:56
He's unsure if this might be in the middle of the driveway or on the roadway at this time.
01:01
It says the meter was ripped off the side of the house, and it's a live wire at this time.
01:08
Repeating from on the air with Still Box 41, Engine 4 to near Blackstrap Rd.
01:15
Part of a tree came down on the power lines.
01:18
The reporting party is unsure if this might be in the middle of its driveway or the roadway at this time.
01:24
It is a live wire.
01:32
Two-suit.
01:37
Two-suit. Hello.
01:45
I mentioned four.
01:46
Four is in a group.
01:52
Fireline engine four.
01:55
Engine four.
01:59
On scene.
02:02
Have trees down, lines down, going to the house.
02:05
Did the reporting party state they were home?
02:10
Engine four.
02:14
I did not get that information.
02:17
I thought he was home.
02:24
We see him walking around now, thanks.
02:29
Ten more.
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Location mentioned:
Blackstrap Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
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