Tree down causes fire hazard on West Main St, New Salem MA
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According to the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical hazard on West Main Street near West Street in New Salem after a tree fell onto power lines and began smoking, blocking the roadway. No injuries were reported during the initial dispatch.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin MA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Attention to New Salem Fire! Attention to West Main Street at West Street for a report of a tree down on power lines, same are smoking.
00:08
Again, West Main at West Street for a tree down on power lines, same are smoking, 1338.
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Control is on New Salem X1.
00:18
New Salem X1.
00:19
New Salem is responding to West Main Street in the area of West Street.
00:25
Receive, sir.
00:26
Caller states it is blocking the road.
00:29
The caller was attempting to get to (name withheld)’s house with her children.
00:32
I'll have you underwent 1340.
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Location mentioned:
W Main St & West St, New Salem, MA 01355
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