Wind causes tree to strike power lines sparking fire risk, South Berwick ME
Fire & ArsonStrong winds are causing a large pine tree near power lines to repeatedly strike them, creating sparks and smoldering. The dry pine needles and leaves under the tree increase the risk of a brush fire. The fire department is on site and has notified the power company, which is currently overwhelmed with calls and has no estimated time to respond.
Audio|Source: South Berwick Police, Fire, and York Ambulance
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Transcript:
00:00
We've got primaries hitting a large pine tree as the wind blows.
00:04
I don't think there's anything we can do about it, but if you could notify CMP, because every time it hits, it creates a spark and the tree is smoldering right next to the line.
00:21
Creating arcing and sparks requesting any advice to the MP.
00:28
Food speech, 1553.
00:35
Underforce. Underforce.
00:43
Yeah, just... It's running.
00:46
Copy on scene, 1554.
00:53
Anchor 3-decorder.
00:57
2nd3, go ahead.
01:00
Quetta's under control.
01:01
There's going to be a couple of sign-offs with the MS.
01:03
No hazards.
01:07
Copy that, 1555.
01:09
Southbrook is reported dispatch.
01:14
Do you get any response to CMP?
01:20
The concern is there's a lot of pine needles and leaves underneath this and if a spark comes down we'll have a brush fire.
01:33
I did advise them of the sparking, however they have been advising that they're inundated with calls. I can try to get an ETA if you'd like.
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South Berwick, ME 03908
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