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Tree and wires down cause fire hazard near Wildwood Rd, Meriden CT

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audio iconFire & Arson
Wildwood Rd, Meriden, CT 06450

According to the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire hazard near Wildwood Road where downed wires and a fallen tree blocked the roadway. A utility pole was reported on fire, and public works and utility crews were requested to assist. Police were asked to close nearby streets until the area was cleared. The scene involved multiple fire units but no confirmed injuries.

Audio|Heard on: Meriden Fire Operations
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01:53
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 4, near Wildwood Road.
00:07
Wires down, pole on fire.
00:11
Fire alarm, Engine 5 on scene.
00:16
Fire on scene.
00:21
Fire alarm, Engine 5.
00:22
Fire alarm, Engine 5.
00:24
Fire left, time.
00:28
We have primaries down across the roadway and a large tree blocking it.
00:34
Public works on scene.
00:35
We'll get you a full number shortly.
00:40
Fire alarm, Engine 1 available.
00:44
Engine 1 available.
00:51
Across the street, High Hill Road.
00:59
Car alarm from command.
01:04
Fire alarm off.
01:06
Okay, bye.
01:11
Truck 1, Engine 2, Engine 1, Car 4, Car 9 responding to Parker Avenue North apartment building for a fire alarm.
01:26
Fire alarm at Engine 5.
01:29
Fire alarm number (number withheld).
01:37
Request for Eversource Priority 2.
01:40
Police requested to close street at North Pearl and Wall due to impassable conditions from fallen wires.
01:49
Pearl and Wall and Liberty and Wall closed, street impassable.

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Location mentioned:
Wildwood Rd, Meriden, CT 06450

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