Tree fire near Curtis Road power lines, Freeport ME
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, a tree caught fire near Curtis Road in Freeport and was leaning against power lines. Fire crews waited for Central Maine Power to de-energize the lines before taking action.
Audio|Heard on: Freeport Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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They have another call from Curtis and Partridge stating that in the area near Curtis Road,
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the tree is currently on fire.
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Car 5 to car 9.
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Go ahead.
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Are you still out that way?
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Negative, we're in quarters.
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Bitswell off the road, probably about 10 feet off the road, just where the lines cross the road that goes down.
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Partridge.
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Just a fir tree leaning up against the wires.
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It's probably going to burn through.
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There's nothing we can do until Central Maine Power comes and de-energizes that.
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Copy. Thank you.
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Fire alarm, you cover that.
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Acknowledged.
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Caller on 911 is adamant that it's too close to the home.
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Ten four. We'll check it again if they're adamant.
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Location mentioned:
Curtis Rd, Freeport, ME 04032
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