Live power lines down, road closed in Ridgefield, Ridgefield CT
Live power lines are down on the ground near Northallum Road in Ridgefield. There are no sparks or arcing from the wires. The road is closed in both directions and police officers are managing traffic and detours. The utility company Eversource has been notified to handle the situation.
Audio|Source: Ridgefield Fire
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Transcript:
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Fire dispatch on the air for Engine 3, respond, near Northallum Road for the fires down.
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It's Engine 3,
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Near Northallum Road for the wires down, PD[1] on scene.
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Engine 3 is responding.
00:24
Received Engine 3, and wrap.
00:26
All right, dispatch to engine three.
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Measure 3. Number 3.
00:33
Under 3, just be advised we put in an Eversource ticket.
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PD[1] is currently on scene seating.
00:38
The primary wires are just laying on the ground. No arcing or sparking at this time.
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Ready.
00:49
Also be advised, closing down both lanes.
00:55
They have detour signs as well.
01:01
This batch engine 3 is also, as reported.
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Road to close down in both directions.
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Receive under 3.03, onto.
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Engine 3 did the switch.
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Engine 3, go ahead.
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Do you have cops responding to the other side of the incident here? Could you clear? Okay.
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That's affirmative.
01:39
There's another officer responding to the other side for detour time.
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Appreciate, thank you.
01:51
Especially for another policy.
01:55
Receive matter four. Receive matter four.
Police codes explained
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[1]
PD: Police Department presence or response requested or on scene.
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Ridgefield, CT 06877
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