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Low-hanging wire prompts power shutdownScituate RI

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Trimtown Rd, Scituate, RI 02857

According to the dispatch call, a low-hanging communication wire was reported near Trimtown Road. Power at the nearby residence was turned off as a precaution, and the occupants were advised to have the wiring checked by a utility company.

Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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That low-hanging wire near Trimtown Road is communication, but if you could have the utility company come out anyway to assess, make sure they didn't drop a neutral for that house.
00:07
I would say you burnt up a surge protector. Power's been secured at the residence and they've been advised to have it evaluated. In service.

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Location mentioned:
Trimtown Rd, Scituate, RI 02857

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Incident Timeline

  1. Scene secured
  2. Utility company requested
  3. Odor of electrical burning detected
  4. Homeowner reports electrical incident
  5. Hazard assessment at the scene
  6. Initial report of low-hanging wire

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