Large tree blocks Mercer Rd in Maine, Franklin County ME
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a large popple tree appears to be blocking Mercer Road in Maine. Fire units are on scene setting up cones to manage the road closure. The situation may involve a road hazard that prevents vehicle passage.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin County Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:23
Transcript:
00:00
Franklin from Squad 24.
00:02
Squad 24, go ahead.
00:10
We are on scene, we have a large popple tree completely across the road, blocking the way.
00:15
We'll be out setting up cones.
00:20
Copy on scene, 14-59.
00:29
203 Franklin.
00:31
Call isn't arcing now, but if you just advise the CMP, it's call number 3.
00:39
Copy that, 203.
00:41
Which call is this going to be?
00:51
203 Franklin.
00:52
This is going to be the Mile Hill call and I'll be clear of this and then we're out to the Lane Road.
00:59
Copy that. I'll show you clear Mile Hill, 1500.
01:04
203, you got a copy?
01:07
Yeah, go out for 203.
01:10
Yeah,
01:12
I need you to come in on the end of the Mercer Road.
01:16
There's a large popple tree and there's nothing we can do about it.
01:19
She's dead across the road.
01:22
Copy that.
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Location mentioned:
Mercer Rd, Maine
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